Images from the scene of the five-alarm hotel fire in Houston show scenes of massive flames and smoke. Authorities say four firefighters are dead after trying to battle a fire. Five others were injured and are hospitalized for chest pains or leg injuries.
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Flames erupt from the Southwest Inn on U.S. 59 in Houston on Friday. Full story (AP Photo/Cody Duty)
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A firefighter sits on the ground during the blaze. Full story (AP Photo/Cody Duty)
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Firefighters try to gain control of the blaze. Full story (AP Photo/Cody Duty)
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Firefighters battle a fire at the Southwest Inn, which left four brothers dead. Full story (AP Photo/Cody Duty)
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The five-alarm fire was at the Southwest Inn, in the southwest part of the city near Interstate 69. Full story (Image CNN)
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Smoke from the fire spread across the area. Full story (Image USA Today)
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The blaze broke out just after noon Friday at a restaurant and club at the motel. Full story (Image USA Today)
Full story: 4 Houston firefighters killed in hotel fire