Devastating North Bay Hotel Fire Displaces Dozens of Residents

SOLANO COUNTY, CA -- Between 30 and 40 people were displaced from their homes Sunday morning after a fire broke out a residential Vallejo hotel, according to spokesman with the Vallejo Fire Department.

At about 9:20 a.m., firefighters responded to the Travel Inn located at 160 Lincoln Road E., fire spokesman Danny Gutierrez said.

There, firefighters found that a blaze had quickly spread through one of the hotel's wings.

Firefighters were ultimately able to bring the blaze under control about an hour after arrival, according to Gutierrez.

At least 16 units in the wing sustained extensive damage.

The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents, Gutierrez said.

Initial reports said some residents may have been trapped inside the building, however, all residents were able to safely evacuate themselves.

No firefighters were injured, however three people were taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation, according to Gutierrez.

One cat was rescued from the building and several animals were reported missing. Fire crews are searching nearby areas for the pets, Gutierrez said.

A cause for the fire remains under investigation.

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