India: Authorities responding to factory fire along Nawab Bahadur Road in Patna, Bihar State, early Nov. 8

Event

Emergency personnel are responding to a fire at a plastics manufacturing factory along Nawab Bahadur Road in Patna early Nov. 8. Reports indicate authorities have evacuated nearby residents from the impacted area. The cause of the fire remains unclear. There are no immediate reports of casualties or of the blaze spreading to other buildings.

Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the affected area until responders have the blaze under control and complete their investigation. Authorities may restrict access to nearby roads to facilitate the movement of emergency vehicles.

Advice

Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes and allow additional travel time to nearby destinations. 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.