At least 23 killed, more than 11 injured after an explosion triggered a massive fire at a department store in Hermosillo, the capital of Sonora state in northern Mexico, according to local media reports.

The blast occurred on Saturday afternoon at a branch of the Waldo’s department store chain located in the city center. Witnesses reported that flames quickly spread through the building and nearby parked vehicles, trapping several people inside before rescue teams could arrive. Emergency responders reached the scene shortly after the explosion, launching search-and-rescue efforts and rushing at least 12 injured individuals to nearby hospitals for treatment.

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