10 May 2021 | 04:50 AM UTC
Cambodia: Officials responding to structure fire in Takhmao as of the afternoon of May 10
Emergency crews continue to respond to a structure fire in Takhmao, Cambodia, as of the afternoon of May 10. Avoid the area.
Event
Emergency crews are responding to a structure fire at the Old Market in Takhmao, a satellite city of Phnom Penh, as of the afternoon of May 10. The blaze reportedly started at around 09:30. The cause of the incident remains unclear. There have been no immediate reports of casualties.
Heightened security is likely near the incident site through at least the late afternoon of May 10 to facilitate emergency response. Localized business and transport disruptions may occur. Authorities could evacuate nearby buildings as a precaution. Lingering disruptions are possible after crews extinguish the fire as investigations and recovery operations continue.
Advice
Avoid the area until the situation stabilizes, and authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the incident site. Allow additional time to reach destinations in the affected area. 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.
