Overview
- Governor Alfonso Durazo confirmed the death of Marcos Segundo Reyes, 81, raising fatalities from the Nov. 1 explosion and fire to 24.
- Authorities continue to investigate the origin of the blast, with officials citing a possible transformer failure as President Claudia Sheinbaum urges clear accountability and transparency from prosecutors, Protección Civil and CFE.
- Sonora’s Protección Civil chief was removed from the post pending inquiries into compliance with internal safety plans and oversight.
- State prosecutors reported all victims have been identified and returned to families, while several injured remain hospitalized, including one patient transferred to a specialized burn center in Phoenix.
- Waldo’s says it has covered funeral costs, funded a medical air transfer, and offered economic and psychological support, as some families prepare legal action and Coahuila authorities close three stores over safety plan irregularities.