Mexico church festival fireworks blast kills 10, injures 64, cause unclear

At least 10 people were killed and 64 injured when pyrotechnic material exploded during a patron-saint festival near the Nuestra Señora de la Luz church in Temascalcingo, Mexico State, about 100 miles northwest of Mexico City. The blast collapsed a wall and other structures, ignited a fire and left some people trapped under debris as crowds fled; two priests were among the injured. Victims suffered burns and fractures, with some critically injured patients transferred to regional hospitals. Authorities have not determined the cause and have opened an investigation, while officials noted that fireworks are commonly used in Mexico’s religious and community celebrations.