NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 6, 2026Miami-Dade
Fire alarm triggers hotel evacuation for Women's Basketball World Cup teams
A fire alarm caused by a manual trigger in an elevator forced multiple Women's Basketball World Cup teams to evacuate their hotel at 2 a.m. on Sunday. The teams were allowed to return to their rooms approximately one hour later, though some coaches reported significant sleep disruption.
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The incident disrupted the sleep schedules of several international basketball teams participating in the World Cup, though it did not result in any actual fire or injuries.
Key Facts
- A fire alarm was triggered at a hotel housing Women's Basketball World Cup teams at approximately 2 a.m. on Sunday.
- The alarm was caused by someone pushing an emergency button inside an elevator.
- There was no actual fire at the hotel.
- Teams were evacuated for approximately one hour before being allowed to return.
- The United States team was not affected as they were staying at a different hotel.
- The Australia team defeated the Turkey team 87-71 in a game starting at 11:30 a.m. the same day.
- The Turkish coach reported his players received approximately three hours of sleep due to the incident.
Who's Mentioned
personAndrea Masson“Turkish coach who reported sleep disruption for his players.”locationBerlin“City where the event occurred.”personEzi Magbegor“Australia forward who commented on the evacuation.”personSandy Brondello“Australia coach who confirmed the alarm was triggered by a button in the elevato”