India: Authorities responding to market fire at Tiruppur's Baniyan Bazar area as of late June 23

Event

Authorities are responding to a major fire in a marketplace at Tiruppur's Baniyan Bazar area as of late June 23. Preliminary reports indicate that the blaze has spread and damaged at least 50 retail spaces. Officials have temporarily restricted vehicular traffic near the scene. There were no immediate reports of casualties; the cause of the fire remains unclear.

Heightened security and associated localized transport disruptions are likely in the affected area over the coming hours.

Advice

Avoid the area until responders have the fire under control and give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the incident site. Consider remaining indoors in areas where there is heavy smoke, especially if suffering 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.