A fireworks and pyrotechnics explosion occurred during a saint celebration festival in Mexico, causing a wall to collapse. At least 10 people died and 64 were injured. Authorities are urgently investigating the cause of the incident. Tags: fireworks accident, Mexico, explosion, casualties, investigation
On 7 September 2026, a fireworks explosion happened during a religious festival in the town of Santa Maria Canchesda, Temascalcingo municipality, State of Mexico, Mexico. The site is about 160 kilometers northwest of Mexico City. The blast caused a wall to collapse, resulting in at least 10 deaths and 64 injuries.Tags: fireworks explosion, Santa Maria Canchesda, Temascalcingo, State of Mexico, casualties
Reports state that the incident took place on the previous Saturday night beside the Nuestra Señora de la Luz church while hundreds of people were preparing to watch a fireworks display, part of a religious festival honoring a local saint. The exact cause of the explosion remains unclear. Meanwhile, the State of Mexico Attorney General's Office has initiated an investigation to determine the cause and source of the blast.Tags: Nuestra Señora de la Luz church, fireworks display, religious festival, investigation
Fireworks-related explosions occur quite frequently in Mexico because fireworks are widely used in street celebrations and religious festivals across many areas. Nearly four years ago, a major fireworks explosion happened in a village in the municipality of Huejutla, Hidalgo state, central Mexico, injuring 17 people.Tags: fireworks accidents, Mexico, street celebrations, Huejutla, Hidalgo, injuries
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