A fire sparked by a faulty transformer killed at least 22 at a Sonora, Mexico, department store.

At least 22 people died in an explosion and fire at a department store in Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, on November 1, 2025, with emergency crews conducting search-and-rescue operations amid extensive damage. Preliminary investigations suggest the fire may have been triggered by a malfunctioning transformer, though the exact cause remains under review. Authorities have ruled out terrorism. The incident occurred in a crowded urban area, contributing to the high death toll, and the number of injured remains unconfirmed.