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Western Kan. motel fire under investigation

FIreOAKLEY -Fire officials are investigating the cause of a fire at motel in Oakley.

The blaze was reported just after 6 p.m. on Monday at the Relax Inn, 1006 U.S. 40 Highway.

“A woman resident reported smoke from one room, according to motel employee Smit Patel. “It spread from there and approximately 12 or 13 rooms were damaged and a total of 15 guests were staying at the motel tonight,” he said.

“Police and fire told us investigators would be here to check what happened tomorrow.”

There were no injuries. The guests were moved to rooms in another building of the motel, according to Patel.

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