Mexico: Explosion reported in Chimalhuacán (State of Mexico) March 26

Event

An explosion has been reported at a fireworks factory in Chimalhuacán (State of Mexico) on Tuesday, March 26. Emergency services have been dispatched to the scene to put out the associated fire. The number of resultant casualties was not immediately reported.

A heightened security presence and localized traffic disruptions are to be expected in the area over the coming hours.  

Advice

Individuals in the affected area are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid the site of the blast and fire, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.