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Body removed months after hotel collapsed under construction
Read full article: Body removed months after hotel collapsed under constructionNEW ORLEANS Crews on Saturday recovered the body of one of two construction workers that had been trapped nearly 10 months ago in the collapse of a Hard Rock Hotel under construction in New Orleans. Crews have yet to reach the area on the 8th floor of the structure where they expect to find his body, authorities said. The remains of Anthony Magrette, 49, the third worker killed, were removed the day after the partial building collapse last Oct. 12. His twin sister, Angela Magrette, stood with Wimberly's family on Saturday as Wimberly's remains were lowered from the structure around 10:45 a.m."This family weve actually made our family. The cause of the collapse remains under investigation.
VIDEO: Incredible light show thrills guests at Hard Rock Hotel opening
Read full article: VIDEO: Incredible light show thrills guests at Hard Rock Hotel openingHOLLYWOOD, Fla. - While celebs like Johnny Depp and a Kardashian graced the red carpet, the real star of the Hard Rock Hotel expansion debut Thursday was the hotel itself. As guests were wined and dined at the Hollywood resort's new restaurants and clubs, a light show for the ages thrilled everyone who simply had to look up at the iconic guitar hotel. Name a color in the rainbow and it was displayed on the side of the hotel in an incredible light show that will soon become a major South Florida attraction in itself. The light show will be a nightly feature at the Hard Rock, and if you can't make it inside, don't worry. The hotel and the show can be seen even miles away.
Cranes demolished at New Orleans hotel construction site
Read full article: Cranes demolished at New Orleans hotel construction site(CNN) - Two construction cranes were demolished Sunday afternoon at the partially collapsed Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans. Warning horns were heard blaring moments before the construction cranes, which had towered over the damaged construction site, snapped into pieces and toppled. An evacuation order had been put "in effect for Hard Rock crane demo," New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said in a tweet Sunday morning. Portions of the Hard Rock Hotel, which has been under construction at the edge of the city's historic French Quarter, collapsed October 12. More than 100 construction workers were at the site when the collapse occurred, according to one of the construction companies.
Demolition of New Orleans cranes expected Saturday
Read full article: Demolition of New Orleans cranes expected SaturdayNew Orleans Fire Department chief Timothy McConnell announced a controlled demolition of two swaying cranes at an afternoon press conference alongside Governor John Bel Edwards and New Orleans mayor LaToya Cantrel. (WGNO)(CNN) - The implosion of two cranes at the Hard Rock Hotel in New Orleans, which partially collapsed during construction, was expected Saturday after a delay due to a tropical storm, officials said. Saturday evening's Krewe of Boo event downtown, the city's official Halloween parade, was canceled because of the demolition, officials said. Crews had hoped to take the cranes down Friday evening, said New Orleans Fire Chief Tim McConnell. Door-knocking and clearing the evacuation area will begin four hours before demolition, McConnell said.
New Orleans Hard Rock cranes to be blown up due to approaching storm
Read full article: New Orleans Hard Rock cranes to be blown up due to approaching stormThe City of New Orleans plans to bring down two cranes at the construction site of the Hard Rock Hotel that collapsed over the weekend, killing at least two people. NEW ORLEANS - The City of New Orleans plans to bring down two cranes at the construction site of the Hard Rock Hotel that collapsed over the weekend, killing at least two people, according to New Orleans Fire Chief Timothy McConnell. New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell issued a state of emergency for the city due to the storm, as well as the partial collapse of the Hard Rock Hotel, her office said Thursday. Authorities had been trying to stabilize the cranes, but announced Wednesday that the rescue mission has moved to recovery. There were more than 100 construction workers on site at the time, according to one of the construction companies.
Hotel collapse: From rescue mode to recovery mode
Read full article: Hotel collapse: From rescue mode to recovery modeA Hard Rock Hotel under construction in New Orleans collapses, killing two and injuring at least 18. NEW ORLEANS - Further movement from the unstable crane is causing problems, and additional rainfall will only make the situation worse. With that, it is approaching the time to move out of rescue mode and into recovery mode. Going from, you know, you say you'll risk a life to save a life, but we can't say the same for recovery. But I want to assure everyone, we will take every action to recover the remains for these families," said McConnell.
Smoke forces evacuation at Seminole Hard Rock in Hollywood
Read full article: Smoke forces evacuation at Seminole Hard Rock in HollywoodHOLLYWOOD, Fla. - Smoke at the Seminole Hard Hotel & Casino in Hollywood forced an evacuation Wednesday. Resort officials said workers were using real smoke to test kitchen equipment and some people began suffering from respiratory issues. Out of caution, the workers were evacuated from the expansion to insure their safety of guests. Guests were not evacuated and could be seen lounging around the pool in sections of the hotel not currently under construction. The scene was cleared just after noon and workers were allowed back onto the site.
WATCH LIVE: Smoke forces evacuation at Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Smoke forces evacuation at Hard Rock Hotel in HollywoodHOLLYWOOD, Fla. - Smoke at the Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood forced an evacuation Wednesday. Resort officials say workers were using real smoke to test kitchen equipment and some people began suffering from respiratory issues. Out of caution, the workers were evacuated from the expansion to insure their safety of guests. Guests were not evacuated and could be seen lounging around the pool in sections of the hotel not currently under construction. Officials say there were no injuries and no one was transported to the hospital.
WATCH LIVE: Smoke forces evacuation at Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Smoke forces evacuation at Hard Rock Hotel in HollywoodHOLLYWOOD, Fla. - Smoke at the Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood forced an evacuation Wednesday. Officials say construction workers were using real smoke to test fire detection equipment and visitors at the resort had issues breathing. Out of caution, the resort was evacuated to insure the safety of guests. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.
WATCH LIVE: Fire forces evacuation at Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Fire forces evacuation at Hard Rock Hotel in HollywoodHOLLYWOOD, Fla. - A fire at the Hard Rock Hotel in Hollywood forced an evacuation Wednesday. No word on which part of the hotel caught on fire or whether it was part of the resort that is currently under construction. Sources tell Local 10 that some people suffered injuries due to smoke inhalation. Copyright 2019 by WPLG Local10.com - All rights reserved.