Panama: Emergency services respond to a structure fire in David, Chiriqui Province, Feb. 22

Event

Emergency crews are responding to a large fire at City Hall in David, Chiriqui Province, that started in the early hours Feb. 22. Traffic disruptions have been reported along the Pan-American Highway (Carretera Interamericana). There are no confirmed reports of casualties associated with the incident.

Transport and business disruptions around the affected area could continue over the coming hours.

Advice

Avoid the scene of the incident until responders have extinguished the fire and given the all-clear. Follow instructions from the authorities. Plan accordingly for localized transport disruptions.