EventEmergency crews are responding to a large fire at an industrial site in the Al-Qawarishah area of Benghazi as of late Aug. 22. The blaze has created a large smoke plume, and authorities have reportedly treated an unspecified number of people for smoke inhalation and burns. Heightened security is likely in the affected area for the duration of the emergency response. The smoke may noticeably worsen air quality in the Benghazi area over the coming hours. Allow additional time if traveling in the affected area and consider taking alternative routes to circumvent any related disruptions.
