U.S. government employees in Tijuana, Mexico are being instructed to shelter in place after a sudden outbreak of violent crime. Mexican law enforcement is investigating a series of vehicle fires and reports of violence in the area. "The U.S. Consulate General Tijuana is aware of reports of multiple vehicle fires, roadblocks and heavy police activity in Tijuana, Mexicali, Rosarito, Ensenada and Tecate," the consulate said. "U.S. government employees have been instructed to shelter in place until further notice." The "fully operational" tunnel, more than 1,700 feet long, runs from Tijuana to an industrial warehouse in San Diego .

Source: Fox News August 14, 2022 16:40 UTC