Hotel evacuated due to smoke in lobby

Posted Aug 25, 2011 08:42:17 AM.

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Regional police say emergency crews were called to a Travelodge hotel on Hespeler Road around 8 a.m., after reports of smoke.

They say there was a fair amount of smoke in the lobby.

No flames have been spotted and there’s no word of any injuries.

Police say the hotel has been evacuated and the investigation continues.

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