Fire and explosion at store in Mexico leave at least 23 dead
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The blast and resulting fire happened as the bustling city in Mexico prepared for a weekend of Día de Muertos celebrations. Prosecutors are investigating what they believe was an electrical failure.
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At least 23 killed in supermarket blast in Mexico’s Sonora state
Authorities say a faulty electric transformer may have caused the explosion, ruling out an ‘attack’ against civilians.
At least 23 people, including children, were killed in a supermarket explosion in Mexico’s Sonora state. Officials suspect toxic gas; probe underway.