FX.co ★ Huge explosions at Mexico City fireworks market

The tragedy occurred last Tuesday, December 20. Local media reported there were 300 tonnes of fireworks at the Tultepec fireworks market at the time of the explosion.

As a result of the incident, at least 31 people have been killed and 72 injured.

The situation was exacerbated by the fire, which occurred in the market immediately after the series of explosions. It was difficult to cope with the element, because it was a high probability of recurrence of new fireworks explosions.

According to media reports, there is almost nothing left of the once large-scale market.

Local authorities reported that the market was checked last month. Security officials did not reveal any violations that could lead to such incidents.

It is reported that at the time of the explosion in the market there could be around 2 thousand people. The exact cause of the accident is currently being determined. Head of Mexico Enrique Peña Nieto wrote in Twitter, that the state authorities were involved to provide the necessary assistance to the victims.