Jordan: Authorities responding to structure fire in Amman's Al Bayader neighborhood Oct. 16

Event

Authorities are responding to a structure fire in Al Bayader neighborhood, Amman, Oct. 16. Officials are reportedly still responding to the blaze. There are no immediate reports of casualties.

The emergency response will likely lead to ground transport disruptions in the immediate area. Authorities may impose localized evacuations as a precaution. Lingering disruptions are likely to persist through at least the late afternoon of Oct. 16 as firefighting operations conclude, and authorities investigate the cause of the fire.

Advice

Avoid the affected area until authorities give the all-clear. Allow additional time to reach destinations near the incident site through at least the late afternoon of Oct. 16. 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.