Fire and explosion at store in northwestern Mexico leave at least 23 dead and a dozen injured

Fire and explosion at store in northwestern Mexico leave at least 23 dead and a dozen injured 26 mins ago A fire and explosion at a convenience store in northwestern Mexico have killed at least 23 people, including children, and injured 12 others. The incident occurred on Saturday in downtown Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora state. Six people remained hospitalized on Sunday morning. Sonora Attorney General Gustavo Salas Chávez said the deaths were caused by inhalation of toxic gases. Prosecutors believe the fire originated in a transformer, but the exact cause is under investigation. Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum expressed condolences and is coordinating support for victims' families and the injured.