Two explosions struck a fireworks manufacturing site in Tultepec, Mexico, producing a dramatic mix of flames and successive detonations that sent plumes of smoke into the air.
Eyewitness accounts described a large blaze and continuing bursts as stored pyrotechnic materials ignited, creating a series of visible explosions and intense flames at the facility.
No immediate information was available about casualties, injuries or the cause of the blasts. Local authorities had not released details on the scope of the damage or on any emergency measures taken at the scene.
Incidents at sites that store or produce fireworks can create rapid secondary explosions and widespread fires because of the combustible materials involved. Investigators are typically expected to examine the scene to determine what triggered the initial blasts and to assess safety protocols and potential hazards to nearby communities.