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 ArticlesShooting at University’s Homecoming Fest in Pennsylvania Kills 1, Injures 6Oct 26, 2025Former Jets Center Nick Mangold Dies at 41Oct 26, 2025Dodgers Take Game 2 of the World Series to Even Series With Blue JaysOct 25, 2025American Brody Malone Soars to Gold on the High Bar at World Gymnastics ChampionshipsOct 25, 2025Related TopicsmarketblazeMexican