Pyrotechnic explosion at Temascalcingo festival kills at least 10
Pyrotechnic explosion at Temascalcingo festival kills at least 10 people.
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Temascalcingo Pyrotechnic Explosion
Pyrotechnic explosion during patron saint festival in Temascalcingo, Mexico State kills at least 10 and injures 64; investigation opened into cause.
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2026-09-07 to 2026-11-06 · UTC publication dates
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Mexico State Attorney General opens investigation into explosion cause
The Mexico State Attorney General's Office opened an investigation into the cause of the pyrotechnic explosion at the patron saint festival in Temascalcingo. The cause has not yet been determined.
Two priests among injured in Temascalcingo fireworks explosion
A local bishop reported that two priests were among the 64 people injured in the pyrotechnic explosion at the patron saint festival in Temascalcingo.
Pyrotechnic explosion kills at least 10 at patron saint festival in Temascalcingo
Pyrotechnic material exploded during a patron saint festival next to the Nuestra Señora de la Luz church in Temascalcingo, Mexico State, collapsing a wall. The explosion occurred Saturday night as hundreds of residents prepared to watch a fireworks display. At least 10 people were killed and 64 injured.
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