HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — A fire was reported early Friday morning at a two-story hotel in Hollywood, first responders confirmed to Local 10 News.

According to Hollywood Fire Rescue, the fire was reported at 2:12 a.m. at the Hollywood Gateway Inn, located in the 2900 block of Polk Street.

“Upon arrival, crews located a working fire on the east side of the building, which was quickly brought under control,” HFR said in an email to Local 10. “The majority of occupants had already self‑evacuated.”

Wilson Rodriguez, who was staying at the hotel, told Local 10 that he was awakened by someone yelling “fire!”

“As we opened the door, all we see is fire and a lot of smoke,” Rodriguez said. “We had people jumping from the balcony. We saved a lady with her daughter.”

Firefighters confirmed two people were assisted from a second‑floor balcony and were evaluated for smoke inhalation, but they both declined to be transported to the hospital.

They said two additional occupants were transported to a local hospital for injuries they sustained while evacuating the building.

In all, more than 60 people were evacuated from the building.

Firefighters said the blaze has been extinguished and crews spent about an hour “conducting overhaul operations.”

Firefighters believe the fire started on the second floor, inside one of the rooms, and said it appears to be accidental and electrical in nature.

An HFR spokesperson noted that the building’s smoke alarms “operated exactly as they should,” crediting the smoke alarms for helping save lives.

“Hollywood Fire Rescue reminds the community that working smoke alarms save lives,” the spokesperson said. “We encourage everyone to test their alarms regularly, replace batteries as needed, and ensure every home has functioning alarms on every level.”

It’s unclear when people will be allowed back into the hotel.

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