Several guests told media they did not hear alarm sounding during blaze which injured seven people
Multiple guests have told media on the scene that they did not hear the hotel’s fire alarms or PA during the emergency, however, Metropolitan Fire Service media liaison Krystle Mitchell said that “on arrival, our crews heard alarms sounding and people were evacuating”.“I can say for an absolute fact I was the first person on-site there to work this morning and the fire alarms were all working. And there was a lot of noise so I can definitely counteract that,” he said.
The MFS spokesperson said that while the fire was contained to the room of origin, smoke spread through “pretty much the whole motel”. “So there will be smoke damage … Because it’s a commercial building it will need a structural assessment. So, yes, the fire was contained to the one room, but how much structural damage has been done, they won’t know that until an engineer comes in to do that assessment,” she said.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Dental waiting lists hit 100,000 with 15-month delay for appointmentDentists warn lockdowns have exacerbated delays and forced huge numbers of patients to wait years to have tooth decay, gum disease, broken fillings and cavities treated.
Read more »
Seven people taken to hospital after fire damages North Adelaide hotelSeven people have been taken to hospital and multiple others are being treated at the scene of a fire that damaged a hotel in North Adelaide. Melbourne Street remains closed to traffic.
Read more »
More than 100 killed at Nigerian illegal oil refinery blastAuthorities say victims ‘burnt beyond recognition’ in explosion at bunkering site in Imo state
Read more »
AFL 2022 round six LIVE updates: Bulldogs take on Crows in BallaratButts has the big job on Naughton, Frampton is taking Ugle-Hagan and Doedee has lined up on Bontempelli who has started up forward. Follow along for all the action from today's matches. AFL aussierules westernbulldogs adelaidecrows
Read more »
Nine people found from tour boat that went missing in rough waters off JapanTwenty-six people were on board vessel before crew reported it sinking off island of Hokkaidō and authorities lost contact
Read more »
Man with life-threatening injuries from assault found in northern Adelaide streetPolice are investigating an assault in Elizabeth Downs that has left a man in a critical condition in hospital.
Read more »