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Sonora Seeks Outside Experts in Waldo’s Fire Probe as Families Launch Legal Action

Governor Durazo sought outside experts for independent peritajes to establish responsibilities with technical rigor.

Overview

  • Authorities report 24 dead and about 14 injured after the November 1 explosion and fire at a Waldo’s store in downtown Hermosillo.
  • Durazo requested participation from UNAM, IPN and a professional risk-management college to assist the state Fiscalía, vowing no impunity and resisting politicization.
  • Relatives of Marcos Segundo Reyes, the 24th fatality, announced legal proceedings against Waldo’s, alleging failures and omissions led to the tragedy.
  • Waldo’s said it is cooperating with investigators and victim services, covering funeral costs, funding an air medical transfer to the United States and reinforcing safety measures across its stores.
  • Mazatlán municipal Protección Civil temporarily suspended six Waldo’s locations for lacking an updated internal safety plan, with reopening contingent on compliance.