On Saturday, March 7, a taxi was reported to be engulfed in flames on Francisco de Orellana Avenue at the intersection with Teodoro Alvarado Oleas in northern Guayaquil. Local firefighters were alerted to the emergency around 11:00 AM, and they promptly arrived to manage the situation. The sight of the burning vehicle raised concerns among drivers, leading to a nearby buildup of traffic as vehicles moved to the side for safety.

As firefighters worked to extinguish the flames, traffic was temporarily restricted on the central lanes of the avenue, forcing motorists to use only the service lanes for their journey towards the city center. This disruption caused significant vehicular congestion that lingered for several minutes, as emergency responders battled the fire and coordinated with traffic personnel for a safe flow of vehicles around the incident.

The fire was contained, and the central lanes were restricted for about an hour to ensure the safety of all involved and to allow for thorough cleanup. Authorities continue to investigate the cause of the fire, while local commuters were left navigating the aftermath of the traffic delays resulting from this incident. Overall, the prompt reaction from the firefighting team likely prevented a more serious situation.