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Explosion at Waldo’s in Downtown Hermosillo Kills 22 as Fire Is Contained

Investigators are examining the blast site after authorities reported 22 dead, with 12 injured receiving care.

Overview

  • Officials said preliminary counts show 22 people dead, including minors, and 12 others injured who were transported to local hospitals.
  • Firefighters and rescue teams contained the blaze and carried out evacuations as the area on Dr. Noriega and Matamoros remained secured for forensic work.
  • The Mexican Red Cross reported an emergency deployment of 22 personnel, eight ambulances, and a rescue unit, completing six hospital transfers.
  • Authorities opened forensic investigations to determine the cause, which remains unconfirmed after reports of a power interruption and early hypotheses involving a vehicle or internal generator.
  • Municipal and state institutions suspended Day of the Dead events, including activities in Plaza Zaragoza and a La Sauceda concert, as Governor Alfonso Durazo issued condolences and pledged support for victims.