The Motel 6 behind work had a two alarm fire yesterday afternoon. 16 engines, a command truck, battalion chief truck, ambulance, and concessions truck were in attendance, with both Indian School and 27th Avenue closed down. Four ladders were pouring water on the fire, with eight engines on standby incase the fire leapt to another building.
The police taped off 7-11 and work, leaving us with only dedicated customers coming in. Most of them were from far away, didn't want to have to make another trip to the store, and parked across the street somewhere to walk over.
CBS 5 was first on the scene. Besides using their Roof Cam, a camera guy ran across the street to taking images of the fast moving fire. Then they launched their helicopter and had it hover over Indian School Road. The FD put up their red hazard tape after the ceiling collapsed on a firefighter. It started with an explosion, so most of us assume it was a methlab. The Motel 6 manager said that they hadn't paid their bill the last few days and had been asked to leave the day of the explosion. That fits our theory.
Thanks to Matt for the scarily accurate quiz:
"Perseverance: We conquer every challenge by taking it one step at a time." ~ Motivations: Inspired Visions Planner for 2005
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