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Hermosillo Waldo's Store Fire Kills 23, Injures 11

Early forensic findings indicate most victims died from toxic-gas inhalation.

Overview

  • State public security authorities said the incident was not an arson attack or other intentional act of violence.
  • Governor Alfonso Durazo ordered an exhaustive, transparent investigation to determine the cause and any responsibility.
  • President Claudia Sheinbaum offered condolences and directed Interior Secretary Rosa Icela Rodríguez to send support teams for families and the injured.
  • Sonora’s Red Cross said 40 personnel and 10 ambulances were deployed, carrying out multiple hospital transports during the response.
  • Children were among the dead, and the precise technical trigger, including a possible electrical or transformer failure, remains unconfirmed.