Fire in Hermosillo, Mexico, Kills at Least 23 – The New York Times
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Children among at least 23 dead as fire engulfs convenience store in Mexico
A fire at a convenience store in north-western Mexico has killed at least 23 people, including children, and injured 12 others. Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo said he had ordered an investigation to clarify the cause.
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 metres from the store entrance.
Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo said he had ordered an investigation to clarify the cause of the blaze in downtown Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora state.
Sonora Attorney-General Gustavo Salas Chávez provided the death toll and said the injured were taken to six hospitals in Hermosillo.
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A video of the massive explosion at a supermarket in Mexico has emerged showing smoke rising from the site of the blast. The minute-long video shows people watching on, while some are recording the scene with their mobile phones as clouds of smoke fill the sky. The Associated Press also cited a graphic video showing a burned man collapsing onto the asphalt a few metres (yards) from the store entrance.
As per reports, fire in a store in northwestern Mexico claimed at least 23 lives, including children, in Hermosillo.
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The Associated Press also cited a graphic video showing a burned man collapsing onto the asphalt a few metres (yards) from the store entrance.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum offered her condolences in a post on X to the “families and loved ones of those who died”.
She said, “I have been in contact with the Sonora governor, Alfonso Durazo, to provide support where needed. I’ve instructed Interior Secretary Rosa Icela Rodriguez to send a support team in order to assist the families and the injured.”
Sonora Attorney General Gustavo Salas Chávez said the injured were taken to six hospitals in Hermosillo, adding that preliminary investigations showed the deaths were caused by “inhalation of toxic gases”, news agency PTI reported.
Governor of Sonora state Alfonso Durazo, said that “a number of the victims we’ve found were minors”, adding that an extensive and transparent probe has been ordered to scertain the cause of the explosion and catch those responsible.
“Nobody will face this pain alone. From the very first moments, emergency, security and health services responded with great professionalism and commitment, controlling the situation and saving lives,” he said.
Fire, explosion at store in northwestern Mexico leave at least 23 dead, dozen injured
Fire, explosion at store in northwestern Mexico leave at least 23 dead, dozen injured. Authorities suspect toxic gas inhalation as the cause of death and are investigating the incident’s origin. The fire occurred in downtown Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora state, Sonora Gov. Alfonso Durazo said.
A fire and explosion at a Waldo’s convenience store in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, killed at least 23 people, including children, and injured 12 others. Authorities suspect toxic gas inhalation as the cause of death and are investigating the incident’s origin
By AP Published Date – 2 November 2025, 11:31 AM
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Mexico City: A fire and explosion at a convenience store in northwestern Mexico on Saturday killed at least 23 people, including children, and injured 12 others, state authorities said. The fire occurred in downtown Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora state, Sonora Gov. Alfonso Durazo said in a video posted on social media.
Sonora Attorney General Gustavo Salas Chávez provided the death toll and said the injured were taken to six hospitals in Hermosillo.
Salas Chávez said preliminary investigations showed the deaths were caused by “inhalation of toxic gases.” “At this time we have no indication that leads us to presume the fire was intentional,” he said, noting authorities had not ruled out any line of investigation.
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 metres (yards) from the store entrance.
Blaze at Mexico store kills 23, including children
A deadly blaze engulfed a discount store in the city center of Hermosillo, killing at least 23 people. The cause of the fire, now doused, was still unclear, though some media blamed an electrical failure. City officials said the store, part of popular discount chain Waldo’s, was not the target of an attack. Mexico is celebrating the Day of the Dead this weekend with colourful festivities in which families honor and remember deceased loved ones.
Item 1 of 3 Forensic technicians work in the area where a fire inside a store killed multiple people, in Hermosillo, Mexico, November 1, 2025. REUTERS/Stringer
MEXICO CITY, Nov 1 (Reuters) – A festive holiday weekend turned tragic for families in northwestern Mexico on Saturday when a deadly blaze engulfed a discount store in the city center of Hermosillo, killing at least 23 people and injuring a dozen.
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“I have ordered a thorough and transparent investigation to clarify the causes of the accident,” Alfonso Durazo, governor of the state of Sonora home to the city, said in a video on social media, adding that children were among the victims.
Most of the deaths appeared to have been from inhalation of toxic gases, said Gustavo Salas, the state’s attorney general, citing its forensic medical service.
“My heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives,” President Claudia Sheinbaum said in a post on X, adding that she had directed support teams to be sent to help victims’ families and the injured.
Sonora’s Red Cross said its 40 staff and 10 ambulances joined in the effort, making six trips to the hospital.
The cause of the fire, now doused, was still unclear, though some media blamed an electrical failure. City officials said the store, part of popular discount chain Waldo’s, was not the target of an attack.
The chief of the city’s firefighters said it was still being investigated whether there was an explosion.
Reporting by Brendan O’Boyle; Additional reporting by Lizbeth Diaz; Editing by Clarence Fernandez
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Festive Weekend Turns Tragic: At Least 23, Including Children, Killed In Mexico Supermarket Blaze
Most of the deaths appeared to have been from inhalation of toxic gases, says state’s attorney general. Authorities in Sonora said the possibility of a terrorist attack has been ruled out. The cause of the fire, now doused, was still unclear, reported Reuters. City officials said the store, part of the popular discount chain Waldo’s, was not the target of an attack. The fire may have been caused by smoke from a malfunctioning transformer, reports said. The Red Cross said its 40 staff and 10 ambulances made six trips to the hospital.
At least 23 people were killed, and a dozen of people were injured after an alleged explosion triggered a fire at a department store in Hermosillo, capital of the northern Mexican state of Sonora. The fire has now been doused.
Supermarket explosion in Mexico’s Sonora (Image: X/ Michelle Riveraa)
A festive holiday weekend turned tragic for families in Mexico’s Hermosillo when a deadly blaze engulfed a store of the local Waldo’s chain. Authorities in Sonora said the possibility of a terrorist attack has been ruled out.
“Sadly a number of the victims we’ve found were minors,” Alfonso Durazo, governor of Sonora state, said in a video message as he announced the toll of 23 dead and another 11 injured. “I have ordered an extensive and transparent investigation to determine the causes of the incident and figure out those responsible,” he said.
“My heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of those who lost their lives,” President Claudia Sheinbaum said in a post on X, adding that she had directed support teams to be sent to help victims’ families and the injured.
Sonora’s Red Cross said its 40 staff and 10 ambulances joined in the effort, making six trips to the hospital.
Deaths From Inhalation of Toxic Gases?
Most of the deaths appeared to have been from inhalation of toxic gases, said Gustavo Salas, the state’s attorney general, citing its forensic medical service.
Cause of Fire Yet To Be Known, Probe Launched
A probe has been launched to investigate the cause of the incident.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the fire may have been caused by smoke from a malfunctioning transformer, reports said. The cause of the fire, now doused, was still unclear, reported Reuters.
The city officials said the store, part of the popular discount chain Waldo’s, was not the target of an attack. The chief of the city’s firefighters said it was still being investigated whether there was an explosion, the news agency said.
(With agency input)