Summary
Laredo Mayor Dr. Victor Trevino declared a local emergency after a major hotel fire off I-35 forced over 100 people to evacuate and sent seven to the hospital. If you're heading downtown today, expect massive traffic headaches with road closures around Garden Street and San Bernardo Avenue.
At a glance
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Impact analysis
City resources will take a hit responding to the emergency, and local businesses near the downtown closures could see a dip in customers today.
Emergency responders and city officials get the legal flexibility they need to clear the scene and handle the fallout quickly.
Commuters and downtown shoppers stuck dealing with major traffic jams and road closures all day.
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