Syria: Explosion reported at the Syrian Gas Company in Homs Jan. 19

Event

Syrian state media reported that emergency crews are responding to an explosion at the Syrian Gas Company in Homs, Homs Governorate, late Jan. 19. The exact cause of the explosion is currently unclear. There were no immediate reports of casualties.

Heightened security measures, as well as localized transport and business disruptions, are possible near the incident site through Jan. 19.

Advice

Avoid the incident site until given the all-clear from the authorities. Plan for ground travel disruptions. Heed the directives of the authorities.