Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street remains closed after three-alarm fire, multiple rescues

A day after guests were evacuated from the historic Royal Sonesta on Bourbon Street, the famous hotel remains closed to guests through Tuesday.

Guests and tourists stood outside Sunday and watched as New Orleans firefighters contained a three-alarm blaze inside the hotel.

Multiple rescues were made, including a person in a wheelchair on the fourth floor and some balcony rescues, but there were no injuries…

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