Overview
- A large cache of pyrotechnic material detonated in a room adjacent to the parish of Nuestra Señora de la Luz in Santa María Canchesdá, Temascalcingo, causing part of the roof and walls to collapse and burying attendees during the víspera of the patronal feast on Saturday night.
- Authorities report at least 10 people dead and scores injured, with some outlets citing up to 13 fatalities; many victims were taken to the Hospital General de Atlacomulco and to Toluca for specialist care and dozens have since been discharged.
- State emergency teams, local firefighters and heavy machinery worked overnight to rescue survivors, remove debris and hand victims to medical triage teams at regional hospitals.
- The Fiscalía General de Justicia of the State of Mexico has opened an investigation into the cause of the blast and whether the storage of the fireworks in the parish was authorized, and officials are collecting forensic evidence at the scene.
- The Diócesis de Atlacomulco has asked for medical supplies and support for victims and families, confirmed two injured priests are out of danger, and national church leaders have urged stricter safety measures for traditional fireworks use given recurring accidents in the region.