Policeman stands close to a comfort retailer destroyed by a hearth in Hermosillo, Sonora state, Mexico, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025.
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MEXICO CITY — A fireplace and explosion at a comfort retailer in northwestern Mexico killed not less than 23 folks, together with kids, and injured 12 others, state authorities stated.
The hearth occurred Saturday in downtown Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora state, Sonora Gov. Alfonso Durazo stated in a video posted on social media.
Six folks remained hospitalized on Sunday morning, in response to Sonora’s prosecutor’s workplace. Sonora Legal professional Basic Gustavo Salas Chávez stated preliminary investigations confirmed the deaths had been attributable to inhalation of poisonous gases.
Pictures circulating on social media present a large fireplace engulfing the Waldo’s retailer. One video confirmed a burned man collapsing onto the asphalt a number of meters (yards) from the shop entrance.
Prosecutors stated they consider the hearth originated in a transformer however the precise trigger is below investigation.
Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum despatched her “deepest condolences” to the households and family members of the victims. She stated she was in contact with the state governor to offer help and instructed Inside Secretary Rosa Icela Rodríguez to ship a group to help victims’ households and the injured.
The shop Waldo’s additionally lamented the deaths on social media and stated it was collaborating with authorities.
