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The human toll has been staggering. At least 15 people have been confirmed dead, though officials caution that the number may rise as some victims remain in critical condition. More than 70 others were injured, many suffering life-threatening burns that require intensive care and multiple surgeries. Hospitals in eastern Mexico City were quickly overwhelmed, forcing medical staff into emergency protocols. Burn units reached capacity within hours, and additional resources were mobilized from other parts of the city to cope with the influx of patients. Families gathered outside emergency rooms, desperate for news of loved ones caught in the blast.
