A huge fire swept through a Waldo’s general store in Hermosillo, capital city of Sonora state. State officials have announced that at least 23 people have died in this senseless and tragic accident. The tragic incident, which occurred recently, has left the community in mourning and raised concerns about safety regulations in public establishments.
With a death toll of almost 900 to date, the grim end of the murder filled Gov. Among the twelve dead women, five men and four boys, there were two deceased girls. The tragedy claimed six lives, and nearly eleven others were severely wounded. They are currently being treated at different hospitals across the city.
“So far, there are reports of 23 people dead and 11 injured who are being treated at different hospitals in the city. Unfortunately, among the victims are minors.” – Governor Alfonso Durazo
Thanks to local radio station Uniradio Sonora for first breaking the story of the fire outbreak. Most importantly, they stressed how volatile it became in-store in a matter of seconds. Though emergency responders were quick to arrive, their efforts were hampered by the ferocity of the fire.
In a show of solidarity, Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum extended her heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones affected by this tragedy. She mourned publicly, and in doing so declared the full resources of her administration to be at the disposal of the Unified Support Command.
“I instructed the Secretary of the Interior, Rosa Icela Rodríguez, to send a support team to assist the families and the injured.” – Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum
Here are some more details about what happened, as told by Carlos Freaner, the president of the Mexican Red Cross. He emphasized that their response teams are immediately treating the injured and working to understand the overall situation on the ground. Our community is heartbroken and still trying to process their unique loss of life. They are facing the collective trauma and loss felt by all united in the scope of this calamity.
Community organizers from Pittsburgh UNITED During this time, local authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire. After this incident, safety at these venues has come under scrutiny. The tragedy has raised concerns from residents about fire prevention protocols and emergency response preparedness.
