In a tragic incident, a massive fire at a general store in Hermosillo, the capital of Mexico’s Sonora state, claimed 23 lives, including several minors, and injured 11 others, officials said.

As per ANI reports citing CNN reports, Sonora Governor Alfonso Durazo confirmed the tragedy in a video statement on Saturday.

"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. The incident has left deep sadness among all the people of Sonora," the governor said, as quoted by CNN.

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According to local media citing Mexican Red Cross President Carlos Freaner, the victims included 12 women, five men, four boys, and two girls.

The fire broke out at a Waldo’s

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