Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 08:13am on 02 Nov 2025,Sunday International
At least 23 people, including children, died Saturday when a massive fire engulfed a Waldo's discount supermarket in Hermosillo, northwestern Mexico's Sonora state, during Day of the Dead celebrations. A dozen were injured in the tragedy. Most deaths resulted from toxic gas inhalation, according to state Attorney General Gustavo Salas, citing forensic medical services. Governor Alfonso Durazo ordered a thorough investigation into the cause. President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed condolences and directed support teams to assist victims' families. Sonora's Red Cross deployed 40 staff and 10 ambulances, making six hospital trips. The fire's cause remains unclear, though some media blamed electrical failure. City officials confirmed the store wasn't attacked. Firefighters are investigating whether an explosion occurred.
