Alicia Matías
Alicia Matías, a 49-year-old woman, gained public attention after a tragic gas explosion in Iztapalapa, Mexico City, where she bravely shielded her two-year-old granddaughter from the flames, suffering severe injuries in the process. Images of her heroic act, which went viral, showcased her determination to protect her granddaughter amidst the chaos, highlighting her as a symbol of courage and resilience during the disaster.
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Alicia Matías was the grandmother who protected Jazlyn Azuleth but unfortunately passed away due to severe burns.
Líquidos hirvientes ¡auxilio! | El Universal
Mexico· 2025-10-09
Alicia Matías protected her granddaughter during an explosion and died from her injuries.
“Hubiese preferido que Alicia no fuera la heroína que es”, expresa su hermana tras su muerte debido a explosión en IztapalapaMexico· 2025-09-14
Alicia Matías is one of the victims of the gas explosion who saved her granddaughter from the flames.
La tragedia en la Concordia y la pifia de la Secretaría de SaludMexico· 2025-09-14
Alicia Matías saved her granddaughter Jazmín from an explosion and is currently fighting for her life in the hospital.
“Mi mamá sigue luchando en el hospital”, asegura hija de Alicia Matías, quien salvó a su nieta de la explosión en IztapalapaMexico· 2025-09-12
Alicia Matías is the grandmother who was rescued by police officer Sergio Ángel Soriano after the explosion.
“Fue muy duro porque yo también tengo una bebé”; el policía bancario Sergio relata rescate de niña y su abuela tras explosión en IztapalapaMexico· 2025-09-11
Alicia Matías was seen heroically protecting her granddaughter during a gas explosion.
mujer resguarda del fuego a su nieta y policía las auxiliaMexico· 2025-09-11