Members of the County Regional Fire Service responded to reports of a structure fire at the Motel 6 in Clairmont over the weekend.
According to the County, 23 crew members were dispatched on March 22 at around 9:22 p.m. All hotel patrons were relocated for the night, and no injuries have been reported.
Crews from Clairmont, Dunes, Sexsmith, and Wembley responded with two ladders, one engine, one heavy rescue, and additional Chief officers. Upon arrival, crews say they immediately found smoke on the third and fourth floors, and a fire in a room on the third floor.
Officials say the sprinkler system contained the blaze, allowing crews to enter the room and extinguish the flames quickly. Regional Enforcement, RCMP, and EMS also responded to provide support.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
