Libya: Authorities responding to a fire at the Libyan International Hospital in Benghazi, Aug. 10

Event

Authorities are responding to a fire at the Libyan International Hospital in Benghazi, Libya, Aug. 10. Patients and staff are being evacuated. The cause of the fire is unclear. There have been no reports of casualties.

Localized road travel delays are likely near the affected area in the coming hours. Officials could evacuate nearby buildings during the response.

Advice

Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Consider remaining indoors if smoke is heavy. Heed official instructions. Plan for some road travel delays in the area.