A fire broke out near the Sonora Market in Mexico City on April 21, 2026, prompting the evacuation of approximately 200 residents from nearby buildings.
According to early reports, the blaze began in the vicinity of the market and quickly spread, affecting multiple stalls and structures in the area. Emergency responders arrived on the scene to contain the flames and assist with evacuations.
Separate incidents were also reported in the La Merced district of Mexico City on the same day, where another fire consumed several vendor stalls. Authorities confirmed that individuals sustained burn injuries during the La Merced incident and received medical attention in the Cuauhtémoc borough.
Videos shared online showed intense flames and thick smoke rising from both locations, with firefighters working to prevent further spread. No fatalities were reported in either incident, though investigations into the causes are ongoing.
The fires disrupted local commerce and raised concerns about safety conditions in the city’s historic market zones, which house thousands of small businesses and daily shoppers.
