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Mexico fireworks blast at Tultepec warehouse kills 24

Mexico fireworks blast at Tultepec warehouse kills 24

A series of explosions at a fireworks depot in Mexico has killed at least 24 people and injured more than 40 others.

The biggest blasts took place as emergency responders arrived at the scene in the town of Tultepec.

Authorities said four firefighters and five police were casualties in the blast, as well as a minor.

The town, about 30km (20 miles) from Mexico City, is known as the country's pyrotechnic capital.

Source: bbc.com