Dominican Republic: Fire reported at Silver Sun Gallery in Santo Domingo Oct. 8

Event

Emergency crews are responding to a fire at Silver Sun Gallery in Santo Domingo located at the intersection of Avenida Tiradentes and Avenida Gustavo Mejía Ricart as of Oct. 8. There are no immediate reports of casualties or the blaze spreading to other compounds. The cause of the fire is not immediately clear.

Localized transport and business disruptions are likely in the coming hours. Authorities could evacuate other buildings near the incident site as a precaution. Lingering disruptions are possible after crews extinguish the fire as officials conduct investigations.

Advice

Heed all official transport and security instructions, including any evacuation orders. Plan for localized traffic congestion in nearby areas; allow additional time to reach 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.