Chile: Lingering disruptions in the Macul area of Santiago amid a fire at a commercial building evening of June 26

Event

Lingering disruptions are likely in Santiago amid emergency response to a four-alarm fire at warehouses at the intersection of Obispo Arturo Espinoza Campos and Quilin in the Macul neighborhood of Santiago as of the evening of June 26. The blaze started in storage facilities for wineries containing flammable and dangerous chemicals during the afternoon. Authorities called on nearby residents to evacuate and avoid the area; they declared the fire under control at 20:00. There have been no reports of casualties.

Heightened security is likely in the coming hours as firefighters work to extinguish the blaze and investigate its cause.

Advice

Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Heed the directives of authorities. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the impacted area. Allow additional time to reach nearby destinations. Remain indoors and keep windows and doors closed, 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. Monitor local news sources for information.