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Death toll in Mexico fireworks explosion rises to 36

Mexico's Social Security Institute says a woman who suffered extensive burns in the Dec. 20 disaster died Sunday at a local hospital.

mexico, mexico fireworks, mexico fire accident, mexico fire incident, mexico crackers incident, mexico news, world newsThis image made from video recorded from a passing car shows an explosion ripping through the San Pablito fireworks' market in Tultepec, Mexico, Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2016. Sirens wailed and a heavy scent of gunpowder lingered in the air after the afternoon blast at the market, where most of the fireworks stalls were completely leveled. According to the Mexico state prosecutor there are at least 26 dead. (Jose Luis Tolentino via AP)

The death toll from a thunderous fireworks explosion near Mexico City has risen to 36.

Mexico’s Social Security Institute says a woman who suffered extensive burns in the Dec. 20 disaster died Sunday at a local hospital.

Dozens of people were injured in the explosion, which occurred at a major fireworks market in the town of Tultepec, north of the capital.

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