Fire Forces Evacuation of Florida Holiday Inn
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ORLANDO, Fla. — A smoky electrical fire broke out last week in a utility room outside the 14-story central tower of a Holiday Inn, forcing the evacuation of 50 people.
No injuries were reported.
The fire was caused by a short circuit on an electrical panel on the ground level, and caused minor structural damage, fire officials said.
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