Treviso hotel guests evacuated after fire

The fire brigade was on Monday morning fighting to save a hotel in Treviso, in north-east Italy, after it went up in flames due to an electrical fault.

Published: 16 June 2014 10:45 CEST

Treviso hotel guests evacuated after fire

Around 100 people staying at the hotel were safely evacuated. Fire brigade photo: Shutterstock

The Hotel Roma in Castelfranco Veneto, in Treviso, caught fire on Monday morning following an electrical fault under the roof, Tgcom24 reported.

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Around 100 people staying at the hotel were safely evacuated, as around 30 officers from the fire brigade fought against the flames.

Despite a dozen fire engines being brought in, the fire was still raging at around 9.30am, Tgcom24 said.

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