ONTARIO, Ore. — One person is in the hospital after a fire at a Motel 6 in Ontario, Oregon. According to Ontario Oregon Fire & Rescue the fire happened on Sept. 12 around 7:50 a.m.
"Crews responded to find a working fire on the 2nd floor of the complex. One room was fully involved with fire expanding into the attic space. Mutual aid was requested from Fruitland Fire. Crews had the fire knocked down quickly and stopped it from spreading to any neighboring rooms or further into the attic space. In total 3 engines, 1 ladder truck, and 2 support apparatus helped with the operation," stated Fire and Rescue.
First responders said one person was treated on the scene for burns and was then taken to the hospital via air transport. People in other rooms were evacuated.
The Ontario Oregon Fire & Rescue said there could be more updates. The Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating.