Tally Ho-tel catches fire forced woman from second burning structure this year

Just before 7 p.m. fire crews from Perry Hiway, Kuhl Hose and Belle Valley were dispatched to the Tally Ho-tel for a report of a structure fire.  On arrival Chief 360 confirmed a working fire.  683 Engine, first due from Kuhl Hose, arrived on scene pulled an 1 -1 3/4" line and made a quick knock down.  The fire was in the bathroom of the small apartment/hotel room, and was contained to the bathroom ceiling and walls.   Belle Valley Truck 30 crew went to the roof and checked for extension.  While on the roof, the Truck crew reported light smoke still coming from between the walls of the two sided motel structure at the roof peak.  The structure was built in sections like a modular home and the two sides of the hotel are tied together at the roof line.  A 3' crawl space was discovered under the building.  There was also a small fire discovered in the crawl space under the building.  Crews needed to make access but cutting a hole in the floor.  The remaining fire was quickly extinguished. 

Perry Hiway 71 Engine established a water supply.  Crews were on scene for 2 hours.

The occupant of the apartment was staying there due to a fire at her residence earlier in the year that displaced her from her home.

Command -360

Engine - 683, 71

Truck - 30

RIT - 242

EMS - 697