02 Oct 2024 | 08:40 PM UTC
US: Firefighters responding to fire along Hastings Place in New Orleans, Louisiana, Oct. 2
Emergency crews responding to structure fire in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans, Louisiana, US, Oct. 2. Avoid the area.
Firefighters are responding to a structure fire along Hastings Place in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans, Louisiana, the afternoon of Oct. 2. The cause of the blaze is unclear. The fire is in a building across from Magazine Street, a popular thoroughfare with multiple businesses and restaurants. There have as yet been no reports of casualties.
A heightened security presence is likely in the area over the coming hours as authorities secure the area and investigate the incident. Disruptions to local transit and businesses are likely.
Avoid the scene of the fire until authorities completely extinguish the blaze and give the all-clear. Seek alternative routes to circumvent the affected area and any disruptions. Consider remaining indoors if heavy smoke is in your area, especially if you suffer from 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. Adhere to all instructions issued by local officials, including any evacuation orders. Plan for business and transit disruptions. Strictly heed the directives of authorities.
