Honolulu fire: three dead after blaze breaks out in high-rise building
Source: Guardian
Honolulu fire: three dead after blaze breaks out in high-rise building
Around 100 firefighters tackle the incident at Marco Polo apartments, which did not have sprinklers, in the Hawaiian capital
At least three people have been killed after a fire broke out in a high-rise apartment building in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Thick black smoke and flames could be seen coming from the Marco Polo building near Waikiki after the fire started on the 26th floor on Friday afternoon.
The blaze quickly spread two floors higher, sending debris, including window frames, onto the street below.
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We have a very tragic situation with three confirmed fatalities, said the citys mayor, Kirk Caldwell.
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/jul/15/honolulu-fire-more-than-60-firefighters-tackle-blaze-at-high-rise-building