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Guelph firefighters knock down blaze at Super 8 motel

A large burnt-out hole could be seen on the roof of the Super 8 motel on Thursday morning. Supplied

Guelph firefighters have knocked down a blaze at the Super 8 motel in the city’s north end.

Crews were called to the fire near the intersection of Woodlawn Road and Silvercreek Parkway at around 5 a.m. on Thursday.

Officials said flames were coming from the second storey of the building but the fire was quickly brought under control and put out.

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“All occupants of the building had evacuated prior to the fire department’s arrival,” the City of Guelph said in a statement.

“There were no injuries to firefighters. One person was transferred to Guelph General Hospital for smoke inhalation.”

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The city added that the cause of the fire, along with an estimate of damage, is still under investigation.

A large burnt-out hole could be seen on the roof of the motel. It’s unclear if guests have been allowed to return to their units.

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