Ambulances and Fire Engines Assemble Near Martin Place, Sydney; India and US Consulates Evacuated; Hostage-Taker Appeared 'Extremely Agitated,' said Journalist at Scene of Sydney; Flag Bears Islamic Message of Faith • MON DEC 15, 2014 7:57 AM CT








At least five people were seen fleeing from the cafe in Sydney, Australia, where a gunman is holding a group of people hostage.




EMERGENCY RESCUE 
- VEHICLES -
<< Gunman Man Haron Monis, on bail over murder of ex-wife found 
burned to death.

SAFETY 
FIRST