A seven-alarm fire at a motel on Sunday left several families homeless, KPRC Local 2 reported.
Nearly 100 firefighters from about 20 agencies battled the blaze that broke out at the Spring Lodge on the North Freeway near Louetta at about 1:20 a.m.
Fire officials said the fire started on one side of the building and spread throughout. Many of the rooms were completely destroyed.
Officials said the motel was at full capacity.
The American Red Cross assisted 11 families with temporary housing, food and clothing.
One woman who lived at the motel for about three months said she lost everything.
"I don't know what we're going to do," Monica Palacious said. "At least we're all OK."
Several residents and some firefighters were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation. None of the injuries was serious, officials said.
Investigators said it would take several days to determine the exact cause of the fire, but it does not appear to be suspicious.
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