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Fireworks Explosion Injures at Least 20 and Collapses Building in Temascalcingo

Rescue teams are searching rubble as officials complete on-scene assessments to confirm the toll.

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Areal view of the area destroyed by a fireworks explosion by the Santa María Canchesdá church in Temascalcingo, Mexico, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ramses Mercado)
Residents look at the area destroyed by a fireworks explosion by Santa María Canchesdá church in Temascalcingo, Mexico, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ramses Mercado)
Mexico State police inspect the area destroyed by a fireworks explosion by the Santa María Canchesdá church in Temascalcingo, Mexico, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Ramses Mercado)

Overview

  • A fireworks blast struck the community of Santa María Canchesdá during preparations for a patron saint festival and damaged a structure next to the town church.
  • Local media and social video report at least 20 people injured with some early accounts saying more than 30, but officials have not confirmed a final casualty figure or any deaths.
  • Local disaster response and emergency rescue teams were mobilised and are carrying out search and extraction operations at the scene.
  • Authorities have urged residents to keep away from the area to allow crews to reach potential victims and to complete damage and safety assessments.
  • Patron saint festivals in Mexican towns commonly use fireworks and can cause accidental blasts when controls fail, so injury counts and damage estimates may change as officials finish their review.