An explosion in a Mexican fireworks market has killed at least 26 people

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Xinhua News Agency, Mexico City, December 20 (Reporter Qian Yongwen) Alejandro Gómez, the attorney general of Mexico State, confirmed on the 20th that the explosion that occurred that day in a fireworks market in central Mexico has resulted in at least 26 deaths and 70 injuries. 　　Luis Felipe, head of Mexico’s civil defense agency, said that the official figures regarding casualties are still being compiled. The police are intensifying their investigation into the cause of the explosion. 　　Following the explosion, Mexican President Peña also expressed his condolences to the victims through his personal social media account, wishing those injured a speedy recovery. 　　At around 3 p.m. on the 20th local time, an explosion occurred at a fireworks market in Tultepec, Mexico State. Photos and videos from the scene of the explosion show that a large number of ignited fireworks created grayish-white mushroom clouds dozens of meters high. 　　Following the explosion, military and police forces, as well as fire and medical services from Mexico City and the state of Mexico, rushed to the scene to handle the situation and provide assistance. The military and police set up barriers around the explosion site and evacuated nearby residents to prevent further damage from possible secondary explosions. 　　It is reported that the market experienced two explosion incidents in 2006 and 2007 respectively, which almost reduced it to rubble.