Mexico: Authorities responding to factory fire near Central de Abastos in San Vicente area, Chicoloapan, Mexico State, Aug. 6

Event

Authorities are reportedly responding to a fire at a chemical factory near the Central de Abastos in the San Vicente area of Chicoloapan, Mexico State, Aug. 6. The cause of the blaze was not immediately clear. There were no initial reports of casualties. Officials are likely to provide updates over the coming hours.

Heightened security and disruptions to transport and business are likely in the affected area until the blaze is extinguished and crews vacate the incident site. Authorities may issue evacuation and/or shelter-in-place orders for individuals in the area to facilitate the emergency response. The smoke from the fire may noticeably worsen air quality in parts of Chicoloapan over the coming hours.

Advice

Avoid the affected area until authorities issue the all-clear. Seek alternative routes and allow additional travel time to nearby destinations. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials, including any evacuation or shelter-in-place orders. Consider remaining indoors if smoke is heavy, especially if you suffer from a respiratory illness, such as asthma, or conditions that lead to increased risk from smoke exposure. Eye irritation is possible; flush irritated eyes with copious amounts of clean water.