N.C. Hotel Evacuated Due to Fire
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Charlotte firefighters evacuated a hotel near the Charlotte-Douglas Airport because of a fire. Firefighters were called to the Double Tree Hotel on Yorkmont Road at about 6:30 a.m. Saturday because of...
CHARLOTTE, N.C. --
Charlotte firefighters evacuated a hotel near the Charlotte-Douglas Airport because of a fire.
Firefighters were called to the Double Tree Hotel on Yorkmont Road at about 6:30 a.m. Saturday because of a fire in an elevator shaft.
They said the fire started in the elevator equipment room.
Crews evacuated 167 people.
Firefighters were able to get the fire under control in 40 minutes.
Companies checked the carbon monoxide levels in the building before allowing the occupants to return to their rooms.
No injuries have been reported.
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