December 25, 2016 12:54 PM

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Death toll risen to 36 in Mexico fireworks blast

The death toll from an explosion at Mexico's largest fireworks market has risen to 36. The fiery wave of blasts occurred earlier this week at a market in Tultepec outside Mexico City. According to hospital officials, of the 60 hurt in the explosions, several remain in critical condition.<br/> <br/>At the time of the blast, the market was packed with customers buying pyrotechnics for traditional year-end<br/>festivities. Christmas and New Year parties in many Latin American countries often wrap up with a fireworks free-for-all.

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