BILL HEMMER, CNN ANCHOR: Once again, getting word now out of Mexico City. A devastating fire at a discotheque there. The largest said to be in Latin America has claimed the lives of a number of young people. Harris Whitbeck, our bureau chief from Mexico City now, with a live update. Harris, what happened after this fire?</s>HARRIS WHITBECK, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Bill, we know that the fire started at around 5:00 a.m. this morning. There were not many people in there. Authorities say there were about 200. A lot of the people there were employees. We know that the fire was declared that there were the emergency exits were not adequate. That, according to civil defense authorities here and that many of the people who were inside were simply trapped. But 19 people have been confirmed dead. Most of the dead were found on a dance floor, others were found in bathrooms, and others were found near the one entrance to the disco that was functional, and unfortunately, that entrance was not sufficient and people died literally trying to get out. There are 28 people still in area hospitals, of those 12 are listed to be in a very critical condition. The authorities now are trying to make sure that the building will continue. That it will stand. They are trying to strengthen it because there is a fear that it might collapse at any minute. Later today, we understand, the authorities will demolish it. Again, this is to prevent any further tragedies. But, for now, the search continues for more victims -- Bill.</s>HEMMER: Tragedy there. Harris Whitbeck, with an update. We will watch it throughout the day, certainly for more follow-up. Harris, thanks.
Fire in Mexico City Disco Kills 19, Injures 28