Mexico: At Least 23 Dead, Including Children, and 11 Injured In Hermosillo Store Fire | World News

In a tragic incident, a massive fire broke out at a general store in Hermosillo, the capital of Mexico’s Sonora state, killing 23 people, including minors, and injuring 11 others, authorities said.

Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo confirmed the tragedy in a video statement on Saturday, ANI reported citing CNN reports.

According to CNN, the governor said, “There are reports that 23 people have died and 11 people have been injured, while being treated in different hospitals in the city. Unfortunately, there are minors among the victims. The incident has left a deep sadness in all the people of Sonora.” he said.

According to local media, Mexican Red Cross President Carlos Freaner, the victims included 12 women, five men, four boys and two girls.

The fire broke out at the Waldo’s discount store branch in downtown Hermosillo. Although emergency crews responded quickly, the intensity of the fire hindered rescue operations. The Sonora Public Safety Secretariat has ruled out arson or any intentional attack, but investigations into the incident are ongoing, ANI reported citing CNN.

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her condolences to the families of the victims and instructed Interior Secretary Rosa Icela Rodríguez to send federal aid to Sonora.

“I extend my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of those who died in the fire at a store in downtown Hermosillo,” Sheinbaum said in his post on X. “I have been in contact with the governor of Sonora, Alfonso Durazo, to provide support when needed.”