Overview
- Firefighters arrived at the Open Hearth Motel in Trenton to a fully involved blaze centered in the building’s middle section.
- The fire spread to both sides of the structure before crews contained it and cleared the scene late morning at about 11:30 a.m.
- Downed live electrical wires forced cautious tactics until power was secured, which allowed safer operations.
- Freezing temperatures iced equipment and walking surfaces, adding hazards and slowing the attack.
- A limited local water supply led nearby departments to send tanker trucks under mutual aid, and all guests evacuated without injuries with help for temporary lodging.