US: Firefighters responding to a fire at a commercial building in Irvine, Calif., evening of June 25

Event

Firefighters are responding to a two-alarm fire at a commercial building in the 19500 block of Jamboree Road in Irvine, California, in the Santa Ana area, as of the evening of June 25. Officials have not mentioned the cause of the blaze; there have been no reports of casualties. Authorities have closed the northbound lane of Jamboree Road.

Heightened security, as well as transport and business disruptions, are likely in the area 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.