Working Fire at Royal Sonesta Hotel, 300 Bourbon Street, New Orleans

Summary: A significant fire broke out at the Royal Sonesta Hotel located at 300 Bourbon Street, at the intersection with Canal Street, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Multiple fire units, including engines, squads, and rescue teams, responded to the scene. The fire was reported as working and required escalation to a second and then third alarm, indicating its severity and the need for additional resources. The fire affected the second floor of the four-story occupied hotel, leading to evacuations and at least one victim being rescued from the fourth floor in a wheelchair. Operations included search and rescue, ventilation, and fire suppression. The fire was eventually brought under control, with ongoing monitoring and rehabilitation for firefighters. No fatalities were reported, but there was a risk to occupants and responders due to the scale and location of the incident.