Peru: Emergency crews responding to structure fire in Cercado de Lima, in Lima, afternoon of April 23. Disruptions in the area likely

Emergency crews are responding to a large structure fire that broke out at a warehouse near the ten block of Jiron Ancash in the Cercado de Lima district of Lima as of the afternoon of April 23. Multiple firefighting units are trying to contain the flames from spreading to nearby buildings, including the Las Mercedarias market. There are no confirmed reports of casualties, but several people have been rescued.

Significant transport and business disruptions in the area are likely until at least late April 23 due to the large emergency response and the risk of additional structures catching fire. Nearby buildings are likely to be evacuated, and roads in the area remain closed.