LAKEPORT, Calif. – A fire did damage to a room at the Skylark Motel in Lakeport on Friday evening.
The fire was reported at 5:25 p.m. at the motel, located at 1120 N. Main St.
Lakeport Fire Protection District Chief Doug Hutchison said the fire was located in one of the units in the motel’s single-story section.
He said firefighters were able to knock the fire in the unit down in less than five minutes.
Initially, Kelseyville Fire and Northshore Fire were asked to respond but were canceled before their arrival, Hutchison said. A Cal Fire engine in the area also responded but was returned after it was determined it wasn’t needed.
Minimal damage was done to the unit, and no other rooms were damaged, Hutchison said.
Firefighters remained on scene until the incident was terminated at 7 p.m. Hutchison said they were checking to see if the fire had extended into other areas, and made sure it hadn’t gotten into the attic.
There were no injuries, he said.
Exactly what led to the room fire remains under investigation by Lakeport Fire and Lakeport Police, Hutchison said.
“It’s possible that it was intentional but we’re not entirely sure,” he said.
He said he hadn’t interviewed the individual who may have been responsible, noting that would be up to police.
Hutchison said the Skylark Motel remained open and functioning following the incident.
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Firefighters contain fire at Skylark Motel; facility remains open
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