"The fire occurred Saturday in downtown Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora state, Sonora Gov. Alfonso Durazo said in a video posted on social media. Six people remained hospitalized on Sunday morning, according to Sonora's prosecutor's office. Sonora Attorney General Gustavo Salas Chavez said preliminary investigations showed the deaths were caused by inhalation of toxic gases. Images circulating on social media show a massive fire engulfing the Waldo's store."
"One video showed a burned man collapsing onto the asphalt a few meters (yards) from the store entrance. Prosecutors said they believe the fire originated in a transformer but the exact cause is under investigation. Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum sent her "deepest condolences" to the families and loved ones of the victims. She said she was in touch with the state governor to provide support and instructed Interior Secretary Rosa Icela Rodriguez to send a team to assist victims' families and the injured."
A fire and explosion at a Waldo's convenience store in downtown Hermosillo, Sonora, killed at least 23 people, including children, and injured 12 others. Six people remained hospitalized the following morning. Preliminary investigations indicate deaths were caused by inhalation of toxic gases. Prosecutors believe the fire originated in a transformer, though the exact cause remains under investigation. Images and videos circulated showing the store engulfed in flames and a burned man collapsing on the asphalt near the entrance. President Claudia Sheinbaum offered condolences, coordinated support with the state governor, and ordered Interior Secretary Rosa Icela Rodriguez to send a team to assist victims' families and the injured. The store said it was collaborating with authorities.
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