A fire killed at least 27 children in a daycare center in the northwestern Mexican state of Sonora on Friday, the Formato 21 Radio based in Mexico City reported.

Firefighters work at the site where a fire broke out at a daycare center in Sonora, Mexico, June 5, 2009. The fire killed at least 27 children in the daycare center in the northwestern Mexican state of Sonora on Friday.

At least 176 children were staying in the center in the state capital Hermosillo when the blaze broke out. Some children have been rushed to local hospitals for treatment.

More victims might be found, and the final casualties were not available for the moment as rescuers were still working at the spot.

A fire at a nearby tire warehouse spread to the center and caused the tragedy, local media said.

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