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Buffalo makes quick work of hotel fire


By KEVIN BRAUTLACHT Correspondent

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Buffalo Fire Ladder 5 raises its aerial.

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Crews bring in fans to clear smoke.

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Firefighter carries high rise pack.

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Crew of Rescue 1 after the fire.

BUFFALO, NY - Firefighters responded March 14, 2010 to the Hotel Lafayette at 391 Washington Street for a report of a fire.

Arriving crews reported a fire on the third floor of the seven story building which is in the process of being closed for use as a hotel. There were still approximately thirty to forty persons still living in the hotel who had to be assisted with evacuation by firefighters.

Officials reported the fire involved several pieces of furniture causing approximately $10,000 in damage to the building.

The fire was placed under control in about a half an hour.

There was no word on a cause and Fire Marshals are investigating.

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