Overview
- Relatives of the 24th victim, Marco Segundo Reyes, said they will initiate proceedings against Waldo’s, alleging failures and omissions that led to the tragedy.
- Authorities in Mazatlán, Sinaloa provisionally suspended operations at six Waldo’s locations for not updating internal Civil Protection fire-safety plans, with reopening allowed once compliance is verified.
- Waldo’s said it has covered funeral costs, arranged an air medical transfer to the United States for one victim, reinforced safety measures nationwide, and is cooperating with investigators and the Victims’ Assistance Commission.
- Preliminary findings indicate a transformer operating in irregular conditions ignited the November 1 blaze at the downtown Hermosillo store, which lacked an internal Civil Protection program, leaving 24 dead and 14 injured.
- The Sonora attorney general signaled criminal, civil, and administrative cases, while municipal and state Civil Protection leaders were removed and officials have given few updates as families and civic groups demand accountability.