Fire in a luxury hotel in Punta del Este: more than 100 people had to be evacuated

A fire of considerable magnitude occurred in the early hours of Sunday in a luxury hotel in Punta del Este, where more than 100 people had to be evacuated. The authorities did not report any casualties because of this, there would only be material damage.

The roof of Grand Hotel The spa was the main area affected by a fire. Several users recorded the rise of the flames over several meters and illuminated the panorama of the city of Esteña.

According to the station FM Gente of Maldonado, a torrential rain has extinguished the fire, which was fought by firefighters on the ninth floor.

Mariela Vivone, spokesperson for the fire department, said L & # 39; Observer that at least 137 people had to be evacuated from the place, that it remained operational and the lights on.

At the moment, the causes of the incident are unknown and the authorities are still investigating this case.

As reported The countryNearly 40 members of the test drive "500 miles from Uruguay" were staying at the hotel. "I do not know what happened." We had already gone to bed and the phone started ringing. Our comrades warned us of the fire. We dressed with what we had on hand. I did not feel any alarm"said one of them to the Uruguayan newspaper.

The witness said the smoke had even gone down to the third floor, where in the hallway "it was impossible to bear". In any case, he added that they were in good condition.