For immediate release January 11, 2021
Source: Minot Fire Department
One person transported to hospital after fire at Economy Hotel The Minot Fire Department responded at 10:40 p.m. on Jan. 9
for reports of smoke and flames coming from a second-floor window at the Economy Hotel located at 225 22nd Ave NW.
Fire units arrived and quickly knocked down the fire and contained it to the room of origin.
Three engines, one ladder truck, and one command vehicle responded to the incident.
One individual was transported to the hospital for smoke inhalation after attempting to extinguish the flames with a fire extinguisher.
No other injuries were reported.
The Minot Fire Department and the Minot Police Department are investigating the cause of the fire.