Quick thinking fire crews save Motel 6 guests in Clairmont blaze

On March 22 at 9:22 p.m., County Regional Fire Service crews received a report of a structure fire at the Motel 6 in Clairmont. All hotel patrons were relocated for the night, and no injuries were reported.

Crews from Clairmont, Dunes, Sexsmith, and Wembley responded with 23 firefighters, two ladders, one engine, one heavy rescue, and additional Chief officers. Upon arrival, crews found smoke on the third and fourth floors and a fire in a room on the third floor. The sprinkler system contained the fire, allowing crews to enter the room and extinguish the flames quickly. Regional Enforcement, RCMP, and AHS EMS also supported the incident.

The fire is currently under investigation.

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