Overview
- Firefighters found a blaze on the east side of a hotel on Polk Street in Hollywood and brought it under control soon after arriving.
- Before crews reached the scene, guests escaped through windows and balconies as smoke and flames blocked exits.
- A witness said a woman handed her baby over a balcony to another guest to help the child reach safety.
- Two people from the second floor were evaluated for smoke inhalation and declined transport to a hospital.
- Two others were treated for minor injuries during the escape, the hotel was closed to occupants, and investigators are working to determine the cause.