Gas explosions reported in Sonsonate and Mazatlán

Two separate gas-related incidents occurred on Monday, October 26, 2026, in Sonsonate, El Salvador, and Mazatlán, Mexico.

In Sonsonate, a gas cylinder exploded at a Chinese restaurant near El Ángel Park. The blast injured three people: two women, aged 24 and 34, and a 20-year-old man. Emergency responders from the El Salvador Fire Department and Comandos de Salvamento attended the scene. Authorities are investigating the cause of the explosion and the extent of the material damage.

In Mazatlán, an explosion caused by gas accumulation occurred in a third-floor apartment in the Cerritos area. One person sustained minor injuries and received medical attention from the Mazatlán Fire Department. The incident caused significant material damage, particularly in the kitchen area and to windows and doors, though no fire was reported. Firefighters secured the gas supply valves and inspected the premises for further hazards.