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Mexico migrant fire deaths investigated as suspected homicides

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Prosecutors have identified eight people allegedly responsible for the 38 deaths to now

 
Deaths from the Mexico migrant fire are being investigated as suspected homicides.

Mexican prosecutors have identified eight people allegedly responsible as the investigation continues.

It follows this footage being released – showing the moment the deadly fire started.

It appears to show uniformed staff failing to open a locked door as the fire starts.

Officials seem to walk away as the blaze erupts in a corner, leaving a group of men behind.

The footage has been widely shared on Twitter and published by a number of Mexican newspaper.

Mexican officials say a total of 68 men were in the facility at the time of the blaze.

Thirty-eight men lost their lives while 28 remain seriously injured.

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