Port Washington hotel fire; sprinkler system minimizes damage
Fire at Harborview Hotel (Credit: Port Washington Fire Department)
PORT WASHINGTON, Wis. - Port Washington firefighters were dispatched to the Harborview Hotel on E. Grand Avenue on Sunday evening, Jan. 12.
Smoke coming from hotel's kitchen
What we know:
The first call about the fire came in around 7:45 p.m. Sunday. A caller reported an activated fire alarm with smoke visible from the rear of the hotel.
When firefighters arrived on the scene, they found the fire was already fully extinguished in the hotel's kitchen. This is thanks to the sprinkler system in the building. Officials say the system prevented the fire from spreading beyond the kitchen and minimized damage to the property.
Fire at Harborview Hotel (Credit: Port Washington Fire Department)
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The restaurant was closed at the time of the fire. Hotel management said eight registered guests were temporarily evacuated, but able to continue staying at the facility.
What we don't know:
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Port Washington Fire Department.