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.

A video of the massive explosion at a supermarket in Mexico has emerged showing smoke rising from the site of the blast as fire service and police rush to the spot to douse the flames. The minute-long video shows people watching on,

At least 23 people, including children, were killed in a supermarket explosion in Mexico’s Sonora state. Officials suspect toxic gas; probe underway.

A deadly fire erupted on Saturday in a store in Hermosillo, a northwestern city in Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum said, with Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo confirming that 23 people were killed.

Artesia police are responding to an explosion at the HF Sinclair Navajo Refinery. Police say thick smoke is emitting from the plant and drifting over parts of the city.

People around the world are celebrating the Day of the Dead, blending pre-Columbian rituals with the Roman Catholic observance of All Saint’s