A devastating fire erupted on Saturday in a discount store in Hermosillo, a city in northwestern Mexico, resulting in the tragic loss of 23 lives, including children. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed her profound condolences to the bereaved families in a heartfelt message on X, formerly known as Twitter. Sheinbaum also directed the interior minister to deploy support teams to aid the victims’ families and those injured in the blaze. Hermosillo Mayor Antonio Astiazaran confirmed the casualties in a separate post on the same platform. The cause of the fire remains undetermined, as stated by the city’s fire chief during a brief social media interview. This incident has cast a somber shadow over the community, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced safety measures in public spaces.
Mexico: 23 people killed after fire at discount store in northwestern city
