A drone view shows the aftermath of a deadly fire at a large fairground venue where a music concert attended by thousands of people took place, in Villahermosa, Tabasco state, Mexico, May 7, 2026. Photo: Reuters
Authorities do not know what caused the fire, which erupted early on Thursday morning and is now under control, Civil Protection officials said.
Media outlets and social media users shared images showing dozens of people fleeing the scene as a column of black smoke enveloped the sky.
The mother-in-law of a victim leans on a fence in the aftermath of a deadly fire at a large fairground venue where a music concert attended by thousands of people took place, in Villahermosa, Tabasco state, Mexico, May 7, 2026. Photo: Reuters
Tabasco state Governor Javier May expressed his condolences to the families of the victims, who he said included fair exhibitors unable to leave the premises in time.
May added in a message on X that investigations have begun to determine the fire's cause and announced an economic recovery program for affected merchants and businesses.
State police officers operate at the scene in the aftermath of a deadly fire at a large fairground venue where a music concert attended by thousands of people took place, in Villahermosa, Tabasco state, Mexico, May 7, 2026. Photo: Reuters
Members of the National Guard operate at the scene in the aftermath of a deadly fire at a large fairground venue where a music concert attended by thousands of people took place, in Villahermosa, Tabasco state, Mexico, May 7, 2026. Photo: Reuters
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