At least three people died Friday in a fire in a high-rise apartment building in Honolulu and authorities fear some residents may be trapped in surrounding units, fire officials said. Kirk Caldwell, the Honolulu mayor, said the building--which was built in 1971-- did not have a sprinkler system. More than 100 firefighters responded to the multiple-alarm fire at the Marco Polo apartments that started on the 26th floor. The fire spread to at least the 27th floor and several units, said Honolulu Fire Department spokesman Capt. David Jenkins.
At least three people died Friday in a fire in a high-rise apartment building in Honolulu and authorities fear some residents may be trapped in surrounding units, fire officials said.
Kirk Caldwell, the Honolulu mayor, said the building--which was built in 1971-- did not have a sprinkler system.
More than 100 firefighters responded to the multiple-alarm fire at the Marco Polo apartments that started on the 26th floor. The fire spread to at least the 27th floor and several units, said Honolulu Fire Department spokesman Capt. David Jenkins.