Berlin Turnpike Reopened After Motel Room Fire

Berlin firefighters battled a fire that was confined to a room at the Johnson’s Motel motel on the Berlin Turnpike Monday afternoon.

The fire prompted the temporary closure of Berlin Turnpike so firefighters could access a water source, according to NBC Connecticut.

The room was unoccupied at the time of the fire that was reported about 1:30 p.m., according to WFSB.

Photo credit: NBC Connecticut.

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