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Melbourne's Rialto Hilton evacuated
April 30, 2022 | FLORIDA
JULIAN LEEK, Correspondent

Photo by Julian LeekMFD Tower 74 on scene

Photo by Julian LeekSupport from Melbourne Airport Police Department

Photo by Julian LeekMelbourne Airport Police with engine

Photo by Julian LeekBCFR ambulance on standby with evacuees

Photo by Julian LeekCommand unit

Photo by Julian LeekMost of the MFD fire trucks were on the scene
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Multiple Melbourne Fire and Police units responded to the multi-story Rialto Hilton due to a light haze of smoke detected on the fourth floor. Guest were evacuated to the parking lot as firefighters with high-rise packs and fans, entered the building. AC belt was found to be the cause of the smoke.