AmericasFirefighters Battle Large Blaze at Sprawling Mexican MarketSavePrintA firefighter works to extinguish a fire at the Central de Abasto wholesale market, the main food distribution center, in Mexico City on April 6, 2023. Eduardo Verdugo/AP PhotoThe Associated Press4/7/2023|Updated: 4/7/2023MEXICO CITY—Some 200 firefighters battled a huge blaze in Mexico City’s sprawling wholesale market Thursday night without any reported injuries.The Central de Abasto supplies the capital’s other neighborhood markets, restaurants, and other parts of the country.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentThe Associated PressAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesBoat Capsizes in Congo, Killing at Least 86, Most of Them StudentsSep 12, 2025How Major US Stock Indexes Fared Sept. 12Sep 12, 2025Families Reel From Tragedy as Authorities Investigate Mexico City Gas Tanker Blast That Killed 8Sep 12, 2025Officials Clear Building at US Naval Academy Following Reports of Threats, 1 Person InjuredSep 12, 2025Related TopicsmarketblazeMexican
