Phoenix Firefighters Battle Vacant Hotel Blaze
Phoenix firefighters encounted heavy fire while responding to a vacant motel fire early Friday.
Crews immediately called for additional manpower, and a second-alarm assignment was dispatched.
Although the former Travelodge was supposed to be vacant, firefighters worked to make sure, KPHO reported.
A fire in August at the same property inovlved 50 units and 30 without a place to stay.
The cause of Friday's fire is under investigation.
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