One firefighter was sent to the hospital and at least 10 people were displayed after more than a dozen fire companies battled a massive fire in East Bloomfield overnight.
The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office reports that on Thursday a little after midnight – first responders were called to the Valley Motel located at 7013 State Route 5&20 in East Bloomfield for a structure fire.
Upon arrival, fire companies and law enforcement discovered heavy smoke coming from the southernmost apartment at the Valley Motel.
Traffic is back open on routes 5&20 at 444. Crews have broken done and are going to warm up. It was a long night as crews put out a fire at the Valley Motel. Everyone got out safely. @13WHAM pic.twitter.com/5oBNxxg8XU
— Alexis Arnold (@1AlexisArnold) January 31, 2019
Law enforcement went door-to-door evacuating the other units, which were all attached. A total of 13 fire companies responded to the scene, which included East Bloomfield, West Bloomfield, Farmington, Ionia, Cheshire, Honeoye, Victor, Naples, Manchester, Bristol, Shortsville, Lima, and Mendon.
The weather conditions made it extremely difficult to contain the fire, as temperatures were well-below zero.
As result, the fire spread rapidly destroying the entire Valley Motel.
One firefighter was taken by ambulance to the hospital where he was treated for smoke inhalation.
The American Red Cross says a Disaster Action Team consisting of volunteers responded to the fire, providing immediate emergency assistance for 11 people. Red Cross assistance typically includes funding for temporary housing, food and clothing as needed, and specially-trained Disaster Mental Health volunteers are available to help those affected deal with the emotional aspect of their disaster.
They say affected families will meet with caseworkers in the coming days to work on a long-term recovery plan.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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Traffic is back open on routes 5&20 at 444. Crews have broken done and are going to warm up. It was a long night as crews put out a fire at the Valley Motel. Everyone got out safely. @13WHAM pic.twitter.com/5oBNxxg8XU
— Alexis Arnold (@1AlexisArnold) January 31, 2019
Devastated. #TomBaker #ValleyMotel owner speaks about the fire that leveled his apartments in #EBloomfield property. All who lived there got out but lost everything. pic.twitter.com/8T1iVEWRFP
— Jim Aroune (@JimAroune) January 31, 2019
Just spoke with the owner of the Valley Motel. These were apartments that people were living in, including a family with a baby. The owner says these people lost everything and have no insurance. @13WHAM he’s owned the motel along with The Furniture Doctor for 30 plus yrs pic.twitter.com/erq5S9f9dz
— Alexis Arnold (@1AlexisArnold) January 31, 2019
Valley motel is destroyed. Crews are tearing it down now. @13WHAM there’s about an inch of ice water around this area. pic.twitter.com/HU9Fb2aggg
— Alexis Arnold (@1AlexisArnold) January 31, 2019
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