World Death toll climbs to at least 85 in Mexico fuel pipeline explosion January 20, 2019Mark Stevenson, Associated PressComments Off on Death toll climbs to at least 85 in Mexico fuel pipeline explosion People in the town where a gasoline explosion killed at least 85 people say the section of pipeline that gushed fuel has been a habitual gathering site for thieves, repeatedly damaged and patched like a trusty pair of jeans.