 “…a mulch bed on the side of the building caught fire, sending flames through a stairwell and into the attic…eight rooms on the third floor of the Microtel were directly affected and it took about three hours to control…”
Fire officials have determined the origin of a Jackson Township hotel fire on May 25 that shut down parts of Interstate 77. The State of Ohio Fire Marshal said a mulch bed on the side of the building caught fire, sending flames through a stairwell and into the attic. The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation and officials have not located the ignition source, the fire department said.
Last month, NewsChannel5 consumer advocate Jenn Strathman reported that weather was to blame for an increase in mulch fires in northeast Ohio. In Lorain County, Avon Fire Chief Frank Root III said they have seen 12 mulch fires in 2012, compared to just one by this time last year.
Fire officials said eight rooms on the third floor of the Microtel were directly affected and it took about three hours to control the blaze. Fire departments from across the area responded to the scene and one firefighter was treated for smoke inhalation.
The incident caused about $2 million in damage to the building and another $200,000 on contents.
How does a victim in this fire get someone to answer the emails and inquiries on reimbursement of losses. No one will reply to me!!! I came to the hotel on leave from Afghanistan….yes serviing our country…and no one responding to me!
How does a victim in this fire get someone to answer the emails and inquiries on reimbursement of losses. No one will reply to me!!! I came to the hotel on leave from Afghanistan….yes serviing our country…and no one responding to me!