A viral video out of Mexico shows massive explosions from a fireworks market. At least nine are dead and dozens are injured.
▶️ En video, momento de la trágica explosión en el mercado de cohetes de #Tultepec “Capital de la Pirotecnía” pic.twitter.com/5gXDPeugMm
— Disyuntiva TV (@DisyuntivaTV) December 20, 2016
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.
BREAKING NEWS: Huge explosion reported in Tultepec, Mexico. (via @PzFeed) pic.twitter.com/TcgOnsu04n
— Quoth the Raven (@QTRResearch) December 20, 2016
#Mexico: There is a strong explosion in #Tultepec rocket market. pic.twitter.com/ZbEVoxugGJ
— Global News (@ofirzarfati) December 20, 2016
Terrible lo que pasó en #tultepec pic.twitter.com/BN8fNYKEmw
— Oziriel (@inorganicbrain) December 20, 2016
Pretty awful.
UPDATE on the death toll so far:
New on CNN: At least twenty-two people were killed in the fireworks explosion in Tultepec, Mexico
— Chuck (@CNNEditorChuck) December 21, 2016