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    1. Community Risk

    Texas DoubleTree Hotel Evacuated After Fire

    July 31, 2014
    The fire in the downtown Midland structure was extinguished by an overhead sprinkler system.

    Source Midland Reporter-Telegram, Texas

    July 31--Midland firefighters extinguished a fire Wednesday evening that ignited in the DoubleTree by Hilton in downtown Midland.

    Emergency personnel responded at about 8:32 p.m. Wednesday to the hotel, where numerous people were evacuated.

    The fire was extinguished by an overhead sprinkler system, according to a firefighter at the scene.

    The cause of the fire is currently unknown as fire officials continue their investigation.

    Copyright 2014 - Midland Reporter-Telegram, Texas

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