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 ArticlesRob Reiner, Son of a Comedy Giant Who Became One, Too, Dies at 78Dec 15, 2025JetBlue Flight Near Venezuela Avoids ‘Midair Collision’ With US Air Force TankerDec 14, 2025Horvath to Heidenreich on 4th-and-Goal Leads No. 22 Navy to 17–16 Win Over ArmyDec 14, 2025Crypto Mogul Do Kwon Sentenced to 15 Years in Prison for $40 Billion Stablecoin FraudDec 13, 2025Related TopicsmarketblazeMexican
