Three-alarm fire damages San Bernardino hotel, guests evacuated
San Bernardino firefighters battled a fire Thursday night that damaged at least two motels and caused scores of guests to be evacuated. (John Blodgett/The Sun) By John M. Blodgett, Inland Valley Daily Bulletin
Posted: 07/21/16, 10:11 PM PDT | Updated: 2 hrs ago 0 Comments
San Bernardino firefighters battled a fire Thursday night that damaged at least two motels and caused scores of guests to be evacuated. (John Blodgett/The Sun) SAN BERNARDINO >> A three-alarm fire damaged a Super 8 Motel and caused scores of guests to be evacuated onto Hospitality Avenue.
The fire was reported at 9:42 p.m. as a vegetation fire next to the 10 Freeway that spread to the Super 8 Motel at Hospitality Lane and Commercenter Drive, according to San Bernardino County firefighter Eric Sherwin.
The fire burned west along the freeway, hit palm trees and spread to the hotel roof. It also threatened nearby structures.
One hotel was damaged and another was threatened, county fire officials reported via Twitter.
About 40 percent of Super 8 buildings were damaged, according to fire officials. The fire was currently in attic of the building.
The cause of the fire is unknown.
Hotel guests displaced by the fire waited along the sidewalk next to a nearby Ihop restaurant.
About 11:30 p.m., county fire officials reported via Twitter that the fire was under control.
Officials said 70 firefighters, as well as investigators, are on scene.
However, hot dry conditions with thick brush was likely a factor, Sherwin said, though an investigation is still under way.
Other fire agencies assisting county fire include Loma Linda, Colton, Redlands, Highland, and an inmate hand crew is on scene to assist with overhaul.
No known injuries were reported.This story is developing. Please check back for updates