Superdome Evacuation Halted Amid Gunfire
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NEW ORLEANS - The evacuation of the Superdome was suspended Thursday after shots were reported fired at a military helicopter and arson fires broke out outside the arena. No immediate injuries were reported.
The scene at the Superdome became increasingly chaotic, with thousands of people rushing from nearby hotels and other buildings, hoping to climb onto the buses taking evacuees from the arena, officials said. Paramedics became increasingly alarmed by the sight of people with guns.
FNC reporting that tourists in some hotels have been kicked out because hotel staff felt it was too unsafe for anyone to stay in NO. Problem is, people don't know where to go and are unfamiliar with the city.