There have been fatalities from a fire at an illegal Mexican casino in Tijuana. Witnesses claim that a hit-and-run incident in which a motorcyclist threw a Molotov cocktail at the building is what started the fire. The culprits promptly disappeared from the scene.
In the meantime, the fire spread quickly, engulfing the property. Firefighters quickly surrounded the illegal casino, which was at the intersection of Pacfico Avenue and Granizo Street in Tijuana’s tourist area, and brought things under control.
Unfortunately, the fire claimed two victims. Experts haven’t yet been able to identify their remains. Another person was badly hurt and rushed to a hospital.
The incident occurred in the afternoon on November 22.
The Police Don’t Have Any Leads
Unfortunately, the police have no clue as to who the perpetrator might be. The only information authorities currently have are the accounts of the people on a motorcycle who allegedly tossed the firebomb.
Baja California’s prosecution is currently investigating the matter, although it has been unable to find additional information as of the time of this writing. Authorities are also uncertain whether the attack was aimed at a person at the property or the property itself.
Tijuana has a long history of being a target of organized crime, leading to speculation that the fire may have something to do with gang violence. If so, this wouldn’t be the first time rival cartels have engaged in violent activities against one another.
Sadly, Tijuana’s location has helped it cultivate an unhealthy amount of organized crime. The city is known for the regular movements of cartels and criminal activities, which include illegal gambling and human trafficking, to name a few.
Unfortunately, the fire at the Tijuana casino is not the only casino arson in the country. In September, Mexican authorities arrested the head of a cartel believed to be behind the devastating fire at Casino Royale in Monterrey.
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