Boston bombing occurs at/near the Fairmont
Apr 15, 2013, 2:07 pm
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Boston bombing occurs at/near the Fairmont
Just watching the BBC and seeing that a couple of explosions occurred at the finish line of the Boston marathon which is right at the Fairmont. It looked like one of the blasts happened either right in front of the hotel or in it.
Apr 15, 2013, 2:22 pm
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NY Post says one of the bombs went off inside the lobby.
NY Post says one of the bombs went off inside the lobby.
Apr 15, 2013, 2:36 pm
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From the @FairmontCopely twitter account:
"Explosions reported on Boylston Street. Only hotel guests and colleagues allowed into the building at this time" https://twitter.com/FairmontCopley/s...77455448383492
The @FairmontHotels account:
"Thoughts & prayers to all in Boston &@FairmontCopely today. Explosions reported near finish line, approx 2 blocks away from hotel."
https://twitter.com/FairmontHotels/s...96252242722816
Apr 15, 2013, 2:43 pm
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I've seen the video (check out http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-22159004 for live feed), and it wasn't in the Fairmont; rather, in a building on Boyston St., opposite the library and just down the road from the Lenox Hotel.
Apr 15, 2013, 3:12 pm
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The Copely's statement from Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FairmontCopleyPlaza
An explosion was reported at the finish line of The Boston Marathon, two blocks away from the hotel. At this time, only guests and colleagues are being allowed into the hotel, and per the direction of the Boston Police those already in the building are encouraged to stay inside. The St. James Room has been set up for people to relax and get in touch with loved ones. All hotel colleagues are safe and our thoughts are with those affected by this tragic incident.