Nov 02, 2023

Fire damages motel in Russell

Posted Nov 02, 2023 5:30 PM

RUSSEL COUNTY —There were no injuries from a fire at motel Thursday morning in Russell.

Crews responded just before 8a.m. to The Lodge, 901 S. Fossil, and were able to bring the fire under control around 8:30a.m., according to Fire Chief Dylan Riedel.

Crews contained the fire to the first floor laundry room. A room on the second floor had some some damage. The fire started in a laundry room dryer, according to Riedel.  There were no injuries. Officials did not release a damage estimate.

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