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Fireworks are often set off during Mexican festivals to celebrate religious festivals, but there have been many fireworks safety incidents in the past. Temascalcingo is located about 161 kilometers northwest of Mexico City and has a population of about 66,000.
Fireworks exploded at Calzingo festival in Temas, Mexico, killing 10 and injuring 64. (Reuters)
The town of Temascalcingo in the Mexican state of Mexico launched fireworks on the evening of the 5th to celebrate the festival of the "patron saint", attracting residents to come and watch. However, an explosion occurred, killing 10 people and injuring 64 people.
According to the Associated Press, the town of Temascalzingo is located 100 miles (about 161 kilometers) northwest of Mexico City and has a population of about 66,000. Hundreds of residents were looking forward to watching the gorgeous fireworks that day, but unexpectedly the fireworks placed on the ground suddenly exploded.
It is understood that the explosion site is next to the Nuestra Señora de la Luz church. It is still unclear why the accident occurred. The Mexico State Attorney General’s Office has intervened in the investigation. Fireworks are often used at Mexican festivals to bring joy, but explosions occur one after another.

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