This Saturday afternoon there was a fire in one Waldo’s branchin it downtown HermosilloSonora; the event has left several deceased.
According to preliminary reports, An explosion would have been the cause of the fire in the shopping center. Videos of the fire and flames coming out of the establishment circulate on social networks.
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Due to the above, emergency units – including firefighters and Civil Protection elements – arrived at the site located in the Doctor Noriega Street. And they urged the population to avoid traveling through the area, to allow for the attention and control of the incident.
“Due to the attention of firefighters, security forces and rescue units who are putting out a fire in a business located on Doctor Noriega Street, in the Center of Hermosillo, Citizens are asked to avoid the area and facilitate the access of emergency vehicles to allow the work of attending to and controlling the incident,” the emergency bodies urged.
Attack ruled out
Due to firethe Secretary of Public Security of Sonora He ruled out that it was an attack.
Through its social networks, the state SSP shared an information card of the first analyzes regarding the event in the Waldo’s from Hermosillo.
“With regard to the explosion that occurred in the convenience store located in the center of Hermosillo, It is completely ruled out that it was an attack or an event related to a violent attitude. against civilians,” they mentioned.
There are deaths from the fire
The fire at Waldo’s left several dead; However, the official number of fatalities has not been mentioned.
One of those who spoke out about the incident and confirmed that there were deaths was the governor of Sonora, Alfonso Durazowho said that they will provide comprehensive care to victims and their families. In addition, they will carry out the corresponding investigations.
“Express my deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the people killed in the fire that occurred today in the Center of Hermosillo. The State Government will provide timely and comprehensive care to the victims and their loved ones. Likewise, I have instructed that all the corresponding investigations“he said on his social networks.
He municipal president of HermosilloAntonio Astiazarán also spoke out about the tragedy in the shopping center.
“Given the unfortunate events where Several people died during a fire in the City CenterI have issued instructions for emergency response to the situation and The necessary help is provided by the Municipality to all those affected.. We work in coordination with all levels of government. We offer our condolences to the families of the victims,” he commented.
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Events canceled due to fire at Waldo’s
For the victims, derived from the fire in the shopping center, Several activities for the Day of the Dead in Hermosillo were suspended.
The local council reported that the scheduled artistic and cultural activities in Plaza Zaragoza, are suspended in solidarity with the affected people.
“We join the feeling of sadness that overwhelms our community and reiterate our commitment to the well-being and safety of all the people of Hermosillo. We appreciate the understanding of the citizens and the participating artists regarding this decision.which responds to the respect and empathy that distinguish us as a community,” they detailed.
Meanwhile, in solidarity with the victims, The Government of Sonora canceled the “Day of the Dead” concertscheduled for this Saturday, November 1, at 7:00 p.m., in the La Sauceda Urban Forest.
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