Explosion of fireworks in central Mexico kills at least 10, injures 64

An explosion of pyrotechnic material occurred Saturday night in Temascalcingo, Mexico State, during a festival for a patron saint. The blast, which happened next to the Nuestra Señora de la Luz church, killed at least 10 people and injured 64 others. Hundreds of residents were gathered to watch a fireworks display when the incident took place. The cause of the explosion is currently undetermined, and the Mexico State Attorney General’s Office has launched an investigation. Two priests were among those injured. Explosions involving fireworks are noted as common occurrences in Mexico during celebrations.

At least 10 people were killed and 60 injured in central Mexico when fireworks detonated during a village festival in Santa Maria Canchesda. The explosion occurred on Saturday during a local ritual where revelers were carrying a bull effigy made of straw, from which fireworks were spouting. This burning effigy apparently ignited a larger store of fireworks in the village church, causing the blast that damaged walls and started a fire in the town square. The cause of the explosion is under investigation by Mexico's Attorney General's Office. The local government confirmed the casualties and injuries.

A fireworks explosion occurred on Saturday night in Temascalcingo, Mexico State, during a religious festival honoring a patron saint. The blast, which happened next to the Nuestra Senora de la Luz church, caused a wall to collapse. Mexican authorities reported that at least 10 people died and 64 others were injured. Hundreds of residents were gathered to watch the fireworks display when the incident took place. Temascalcingo is a municipality located about 160 kilometers northwest of Mexico City.