A fire and reported explosion at a discount shop in Hermosillo, Mexico, has resulted in 23 fatalities and 11 injuries. The incident occurred on Saturday at a Waldo's branch, with officials stating children are among the victims.
Incident Overview
- Location: Hermosillo, a city in north-western Mexico, Sonora state.
- Date: Saturday.
- Venue: A branch of Waldo's, a discount shop.
- Casualties: 23 people confirmed dead, 11 others injured.
- Victims: Children are reported among the deceased, and a 15-year-old girl was among those hospitalized.
Official Statements Regarding the Incident
- Description: Multiple local authorities characterized the incident as an explosion.
- Cause: Regional Governor Alfonso Durazo stated that the exact cause of the incident remains undetermined.
- Investigation: The Sonora state public security secretariat has ruled out the possibility of an attack or deliberate act of violence against civilians.