A fire and explosion at a convenience store in northern Mexico on Saturday killed at least 23 people, including children, and injured 12 others, local officials said.

A fire and explosion at a convenience store in northwestern Mexico on Saturday killed at least 23 people, including children, and injured 12 others, state authorities said.

"This is a sad day for Sonora, especially for the families who lost a loved one at the Waldo’s store in Hermosillo," Durazo said in a post.