PARIS (AP) – A fire roared through a central Paris hotel early Friday, killing at least 13 people and injuring dozens more, fire officials said. Some people leapt from windows to escape the flames.

The fire occurred in the capital’s 9th district, an area frequented by tourists. At least 57 people were injured, including 12 seriously, said fire services spokesman Laurent Vibert.

Firefighters rescued people from the hotel in the Rue de Provence but others jumped out of windows to escape flames and choking smoke, Vibert said.

The fire took more than an hour to bring under control but was still smoldering hours later.

Some 250 firefighters and 50 fire engines were on the scene.