20 Jun 2024 | 04:54 PM UTC
Brazil: Major fire occurring at Ceara State Legislative Assembly Building in Fortaleza, June 20
Major fire occurring at the Ceara State Legislative Assembly Building in Fortaleza, Brazil, June 20. Avoid the area.
Emergency crews are responding to a major fire at the Ceara State Legislative Assembly Building located in the Dionisio Torres neighborhood of Fortaleza June 20. As part of the response, authorities have closed Avenida Desembargador Moreira between Avenida Pontes Vieira and Rua Francisco Holanda. Additional road closures and associated business disruptions are likely in the area.
Avoid the area until authorities give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes and allow additional time to reach nearby destinations. Consider remaining indoors if smoke is heavy, 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 instructions.
