Overview
- The blaze erupted near the top of the 16-floor tower late Monday and rapidly spread downward.
- About 100 firefighters were deployed but could not enter because of the intensity of the flames.
- The largely vacant building reported no injuries or deaths as the fire burned through the interior.
- By midday Tuesday the flames were out, though the metal-and-concrete structure continued to smoulder and pieces fell from the facade.
- Local outlet Index reported the fire may have moved through ventilation shafts, a detail not confirmed by officials.