A massive fire swept through Medina Market (Mercado Medina) in San Pedro Sula, Honduras, on December 29, 2025, destroying dozens of businesses and causing multiple injuries. Video footage from the scene shows intense flames consuming market stalls while fireworks stored on-site ignited, creating chaotic explosions that further endangered shoppers and workers.

Local authorities confirmed that between 50 and 100 businesses were destroyed in the blaze. Several people were injured, including children who were rescued from the smoke and flames, and reports indicate that others were temporarily trapped during the fire.

Firefighters worked urgently to contain the inferno amid exploding fireworks, battling extreme heat and heavy smoke. Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic as flames engulfed the market and debris scattered across nearby streets.

The Medina Market fire represents a significant loss for San Pedro Sula’s community, where many residents rely on small businesses for their livelihoods. Local officials are coordinating emergency assistance for victims and assessing the full extent of the economic damage, while investigators seek to determine the cause of the blaze and the role of stored fireworks in amplifying the destruction.