Firefighters rescue 15 people from burning Adelaide hotel as authorities respond to alarm concerns

Several guests told media they did not hear alarm sounding during blaze which injured seven people

Authorities say fire alarms were working at an Adelaide hotel where a blaze broke out causing injuries to seven people, despite some guests saying they did not hear the alarm.

More than 40 firefighters rushed to the Comfort Hotel Adelaide Meridien on Melbourne Street in North Adelaide after a fire broke out about 6.30am.

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Source: The Guardian