Ritz Suites Grand Hotel Boutique evacuated following fire in Maceió

A fire broke out in the technical refrigeration area of the Ritz Suites Grand Hotel Boutique in the Cruz das Almas neighborhood of Maceió on Thursday morning. The incident triggered emergency protocols, including the activation of the hotel's alarm system and the immediate evacuation of guests and employees.

Witnesses described a tense scene as people rushed to evacuate the building via staircases due to power loss and smoke. The Alagoas Military Fire Department was called to the scene and successfully controlled the blaze. The hotel confirmed that all occupants were evacuated safely and no injuries were reported. The exact cause of the fire is currently under investigation by specialists.