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Atlanta Marriott Marquis evacuated due to fire; 1 injury reported

The fire department believes the flames started in the linen shoot.
Photo: Atlanta Fire Rescue Twitter Page

ATLANTA -- One person was injured after a fire broke out at the Monday at one of Atlanta's major hotels.

The Marriott Marquis in downtown Atlanta was evacuated Monday afternoon upon discovery of the fire.

According to Atlanta Fire Sgt. Cortez Stafford, the fire appeared to have started with flames in the linen chute. Crews were able to contain the fire - but not before one reported injury.

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