Five Killed in Huge Fire at Packed Mexico Fairground
Five people died and many were injured in a large fire that swept through a packed fairground in Mexico, the BBC reports. Hundreds of visitors were on site when the blaze broke out. Local authorities have opened an investigation into the cause.
A large fire swept through a packed fairground in Mexico, killing at least five people and injuring many others, the BBC reports. Hundreds of visitors were on site when the blaze took hold, with flames and smoke engulfing stalls within minutes.
Witnesses described scenes of panic in the narrow walkways, where some visitors struggled to reach the exits in time. Fire and emergency services arrived swiftly to bring the blaze under control, and the injured were taken to nearby hospitals for treatment.
Local authorities have launched a full investigation to determine whether a technical fault or a safety lapse triggered the fire. Officials added that fire-safety regulations at public event grounds across the area will be reviewed in the coming days.
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