The fiery wave of blasts occurred earlier this week at a market in Tultepec outside Mexico City, death toll from an explosion has risen to 36. 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.

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.