Tampa Fire Rescue said everyone was safe following a three-alarm fire Thursday night at the Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel & Marina.

Iconic Tampa hotel catches fire

Flames contained within 30 minutes

No one was injured



The flames, which sparked at 8:11 p.m., were completely under control by 8:40 p.m.

Onlookers said a loud explosion-like sound could be heard, followed by first-responder sirens.

According to Tampa Fire Rescue, the fire was caused by an electrical malfunction in one of the decorative light columns on the southwest corner of the roof of the building.

The fire was fueled by the decorative covering and frame of the column.

Fire crews originally thought the fire was caused by debris from construction to the roof earlier in the day. During the investigation they found that the roof work occurred in a different location and was unrelated to the fire.

All guests were allowed to return to their rooms at 9:20 p.m. No one was reported injured.

All clear given. Guests have returned to their rooms at Marriott Waterside. pic.twitter.com/0h7ukLrTpE — Tampa Fire Rescue (@TampaFireRescue) January 27, 2017