A malfunctioning heat lamp in a bathroom fan was determined to be the cause of a fire at the Super 8 hotel on Trout Street early Saturday morning.
Firefighters arrived just before 3 a.m. Saturday to find smoke coming from the gable. They extinguished a smoldering fire in the attic.
There is about $25,000 in damage estimated to the bathroom and the structure’s roof trusses above room 313.
Capital City Fire/Rescue Assistant Chief Ed Quinto said an employee discovered the fire and activated the fire alarm to alert hotel guests.
One firefighter was assessed for a possible medical issue and released at the scene. An evacuated resident was injured tripping while leaving and was transported from the scene.
The fire remains under investigation.
