Dryer Fire Evacuates West Spokane Motel

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SPOKANE, Wash. - Spokane Firefighters were called to the West Wynn Motel in West Spokane after the hotel was evacuated due to heavy smoke Saturday afternoon.

Firefighters quickly made entry and discovered the source of the smoke was a dryer fire.

Smoke poured into several rooms, but once the fire was out, crews ventilated the motel and guests were allowed back into their rooms.

No injuries were reported.

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