A fire brought down the First Inn Gold Hotel in Limon as firefighters worked to put out the blaze Saturday morning.
Seven rooms were evacuated and no injuries were reported by the Limon Police Department. The hotel itself, though, appears to have been severely damaged.
Responders got a call about the fire a little after 3:30 a.m., said Sgt. Russell Lengel. When firefighters and EMS arrived, the hotel was already engulfed. The fire was contained shortly before 8:30 a.m., although firefighters are still putting out hot spots.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, Lengel said, adding that the hot spots have prevented the firefighters from entering the hotel.
The community brought first responders coffee, water, food and soda, he said.
“When a situation happens like this in a small community, there’s just a large outpouring and everyone comes together to help the best that they can,” Lengel said.
Structure fire at First Inn Gold Hotel. No known injuries, hotel guests evacuated. Multiple fire agencies on scene. pic.twitter.com/oG1b1RRsR7
— LimonPD (@LimonPD) January 6, 2018
Still a very active fire scene at the First Inn Gold. Thanks to all of the multiple fire agencies for all hard work. Thanks to a local citizen for bringing coffee and water. pic.twitter.com/qQQRTFdo20
— LimonPD (@LimonPD) January 6, 2018
Firefighters working hard to put out the fire! pic.twitter.com/HBCXAxbTZg
— LimonPD (@LimonPD) January 6, 2018
Fire at First Inn Gold has been contained. Firefighters are working on all the hot spots within the structure. Thanks to Mortensen Construction for bringing water! pic.twitter.com/E9HbnB5cSo
— LimonPD (@LimonPD) January 6, 2018
Firefighters are still working hard to get the fire out! Thanks to all fire departments that responded to assist. #firstinngoldfire pic.twitter.com/1Rqsv4eaMP
— LimonPD (@LimonPD) January 6, 2018
