19 Apr 2024 | 11:37 AM UTC
India: Authorities responding to fire at Phoenix Shopping Mall in Pune April 19
Officials responding to fire at Phoenix Shopping Mall in Pune, India, afternoon of April 19. Avoid the area.
Emergency crews are responding to a fire at the Phoenix Shopping Mall in Pune on the afternoon of April 19. Initial sources indicate the fire started at approximately 15:15. The cause of the fire is unclear.
Heightened security and localized transport disruptions are likely near the affected area. Authorities may restrict access to nearby roads to facilitate the movement of emergency vehicles. Officials may also mandate building evacuations in the vicinity as a precaution until clearance operations and investigations end.
Avoid the impacted area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes and allow additional travel time to nearby destinations. Consider remaining indoors to avoid smoke exposure, 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. Heed all official advisories, including evacuation orders. Heed all official instructions, including evacuation orders.
