Overview
- Officials confirmed 23 deaths, with most victims succumbing to inhalation of toxic gases during the Nov. 1 incident.
- Health authorities reported five people still hospitalized, including a 20-year-old woman and an 81-year-old man in critical condition, with a possible overseas transfer under evaluation for the younger patient.
- State prosecutors said current evidence indicates an accidental event linked to a transformer inside the store, and they reported no indication of an intentional fire.
- Investigators noted the transformer and related equipment belong to the establishment rather than the federal utility, and forensic teams have identified 21 of the 23 deceased.
- Waldo’s pledged support for affected families as residents held memorials and an altar ofrenda, while emergency responders received psychological support after the response.