Crime & Safety
6 Injured in Fire at Newington Motel
The early-morning blaze Tuesday resulted in six people, including four police officers, being treated for smoke inhalation.
NEWINGTON, CT — A fire at a Berlin Turnpike motel Tuesday morning has sent four police officers, an adult and a child to the hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation, according to Newington police.
The fire at the Grantmoor Motor Lodge began in a room on the first floor and spread to other parts of the motel. A Newington police officer conducting a routine patrol of the area noticed smoke coming from the building around 4:03 a.m. He called for help and began knocking on doors to evacuate the motel, Sgt. Christopher Perry said.
Firefighters had the blaze under control within 30 minutes.
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The cause of the fire is under investigation.
BREAKING: first look at #Newington fire at Grantmoor Motor Lodge, 3000 Berlin Turnpike. Began in 1st floor bedroom & spread. All evacuated. At hospital: 3 Newington police (smoke inhalation) & 3 tenants (injuries unknown) More on @NBCConnecticut #NBCCT pic.twitter.com/4zB6osa96R
— Alessandra Martinez (@AlessandraNBC) February 13, 2018
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