On Tuesday, December 20, 2016 shortly before 3 pm, an incredible chain reaction caused a huge explosion in a market specifically for Fireworks in Tultepec, a municipality North of Mexico City.

According to a recent report, 29 people were killed and 70 were injured. Army and police intervened to assist in the rescue of victims, many of whom suffered burns and were taken to hospital with ambulances and helicopters.

After three hours of effort, Firefighters managed to control the fire caused by the explosion. Research is underway to determine the cause of this tragic accident.