A huge fire has broken out at a casino causing the venue to completely burn to the ground.
Shocking footage shows a gigantic cloud of thick, dark smoke engulfing the sky as parts of the casino collapse.
As the building was engulfed with flames, locals could be heard panicking as witnesses stood in a car park close to the scene.
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Cars appear to be rushing out of the area, as drivers could be heard impatiently sounding their horns.
Firefighters responded to the emergency situation, as the sirens were heard in the footage.
The building continued to burn at a relentless speed, as the noise became chaotic around the casino.
Authorities have denied that the fire yesterday (16 Jan) was deliberate and they have ruled out fatalities.
People inside the casino and in neighbouring buildings, one of which included a nursery school, were urgently evacuated.
Three people were injured, as reported by Need To Know.
According to authorities, a 39-year-old man suffered severe burns and was transferred to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Two other people were treated at the scene after showing signs of shock.
The fire broke out at the Royal Yak casino, located at the Plaza Cinépolis in Culiacán, northwest of Mexico City, Mexico.
Alongside firefighters, members of Civil Protection also tended to the situation.
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