A deadly fire broke out Saturday at a store in Hermosillo, a northwestern city in Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum said, and Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo confirmed 23 dead.
President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her condolences for the loss of life in the tragic event.
She said: “My deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the people who died in the fire that occurred at the store in downtown Hermosillo. I have been in contact with the governor of Sonora, Alfonso Duraz, to provide the necessary support.”
Claudia went on to say that she ordered Interior Secretary Rose Icela Rodríguez to send a support team to help the families and the injured.
“This is a sad day for Sonora, especially for the families who lost a loved one at the Waldo’s store in Hermosillo. I respectfully join in expressing solidarity with them and with the entire community. The state government will take all necessary steps to support the families and individuals affected by the explosion that occurred at the Waldo’s store,” Alfonso said on X.
Firefighters arrived at the scene and extinguished the fire.
The cause of the fire remains unclear, the city’s fire chief mentioned in a short interview on social media.
(This is a developing story. More to come)
