“…Firefighters tried to cut the roof to keep the fire from spreading, but that effort failed…The Clinton Fire Department report estimated property losses at $300,000 and damage to contents at $250,000…”
A Thursday afternoon fire at the Motel 6 in Clinton that apparently spread from a mulch bed outside the building to the roof and attic damaged at least 20 rooms and caused an estimated $550,000 damage, authorities said.
The flames went up the side of the building and, driven by high winds, made it to the attic, where the fire burned through the roof, WYSH Radio in Clinton reported. Officials said at least 20 rooms were damaged by fire, and a large part of the rest of the building received smoke and water damage.
Firefighters used a ladder truck to spray water on the fire, and utility workers were called in to turn off power, natural gas, and hotel water. The American Red Cross responded to help the people staying at the hotel, which is owned by Rocky Daya of Clinton, the report said.
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