A devastating fire swept through a discount store in northwestern Mexico on Saturday, killing at least 23 people and injuring a dozen others. The tragedy occurred in the city of Hermosillo during the country’s Day of the Dead holiday celebrations.
The blaze engulfed a Waldo’s discount store in the city centre. Sonora state Governor Alfonso Durazo confirmed the deaths, noting that children were among the victims. He has ordered a thorough investigation to determine the cause of the accident.
According to State Attorney General Gustavo Salas, most victims died from inhaling toxic gases. The Sonora Red Cross deployed 40 staff members and 10 ambulances, making multiple trips to local hospitals to provide assistance to the injured.
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Al menos 22 personas perdieron la vida entre ellas 4 niños debido al enorme incendio en el almacén de la cadena WALDOS.
Los bomberos afirman que el siniestro inició luego de una explosión en la entrada del establecimiento. pic.twitter.com/94dGh9sYlj
— GEOPOLÍTICA 🌐 (@Geopolitik_2030) November 2, 2025The fire has been extinguished, but the cause remains under official investigation. While some media reports suggested an electrical failure, city officials have stated the store was not the target of an attack. The chief of the city’s firefighters said authorities are still investigating whether an explosion occurred.
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A festive holiday weekend turned tragic for families in northwestern Mexico on Saturday when a deadly blaze engulfed a discount store in the city center of Hermosillo, killing at least 23 people and… pic.twitter.com/gqKIVT3X1N
— Ariana News (@ArianaNews_) November 2, 2025Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her condolences to the families of the victims in a post on the social media platform X. She confirmed that she has directed support teams to assist the families of those killed and the injured.
The incident casts a shadow over Mexico’s Day of the Dead weekend, a traditionally colourful holiday when families gather to honour and remember deceased loved ones.
