Afghanistan: Emergency crews responding to fire in Police District (PD) 13, Kabul, March 25

Event

Emergency crews are responding to a fire at a market in the Dasht-e-Barchi area of Kabul's PD 13 the morning of March 25. There is no immediate information about the cause of the blaze, or of the fire spreading to other compounds. There have been no initial reports of casualties.

Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely in the coming hours. Authorities are likely to keep nearby roadways closed to facilitate firefighting and recovery operations. Crews may order evacuations of buildings in the vicinity as a precaution. Localized commercial disruptions are possible.

Advice

Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Allow additional travel time near the impacted location. Plan for possible localized commercial disruptions. Heed all evacuation orders. If operating nearby, 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.