A fireworks and pyrotechnic explosion during a religious festival in central Mexico kills at least 10 people and injures 64 others, according to Mexican authorities cited by multiple outlets. The blast occurs at or near a church during the event as spectators are preparing to watch a fireworks display.
Reports place the incident in Temascalcingo, in the State of Mexico, next to the Nuestra Señora de la Luz (Our Lady of the Light) church. Several accounts describe damage to nearby structures, including a wall collapsing amid the chaos. Most sources focus on the casualties and the authorities’ response, saying an investigation is underway.
Some outlets add details about how the pyrotechnics are used during the festival. One report links the blast to a traditional ritual involving a straw bull rigged with fireworks. Others describe the explosion more generally as pyrotechnic material detonating during a patron saint festival. Despite differences in additional background, all sources agree on the location, the church festival setting, and the reported death and injury toll.
