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.
News On AIR | December 25, 2016 12:54 PM
Death toll risen to 36 in Mexico fireworks blast