Fire and Festivity: The Deadly Cost of Mexico's Pyrotechnic Traditions The recent fireworks blast during a village festival in central Mexico has left at least 10 dead and over 60 wounded.
This tragedy highlights the tension between cultural heritage and modern safety standards, raising questions about the regulation of fireworks in Mexico.
The explosion was triggered by a burning bull effigy that ignited a larger cache of fireworks stored in the village church.