Unbelievable video shows massive fireworks explosions in Mexico

by SooperMexican

A viral video out of Mexico shows massive explosions from a fireworks market. At least nine are dead and dozens are injured.

More from USA Today:

Sirens wailed and a heavy scent of gunpowder lingered in the air after the afternoon blast at the market, where most of the fireworks stalls were completely leveled. The smoking, burned out shells of vehicles ringed the perimeter, and first responders and local residents who rushed to help combed through the ashes. Firefighters hosed down still-smoldering hotspots.

The Mexican Red Cross said it sent 10 ambulances with 50 paramedics to the scene.

Puente said some nearby homes were also damaged. The scene remained dangerous and he asked people not to come within 3 miles (5 kilometers) to avoid hampering the emergency response.

Fireworks continued to pop off long after the blast, and Puente added that there was no choice but to let any unexploded fireworks be consumed.

Pretty awful.

UPDATE on the death toll so far:


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