Franklin motel fire leaves 1 injured, occupants from about 20 other units displaced

FRANKLIN, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The Franklin Fire Department responded to a fire at a motel on Saturday, Feb. 10. 

According to the fire department, the Franklin 911 Dispatch Center received a call reporting smoke from a room at the American Motel near 27th and Central, around 2:00 p.m. 

Units from the FFD were immediately dispatched. 

Fire companies reported fire showing from a first-floor unit in the two-story motel. 

One resident, who resides in the room of fire origin, was transported to a local hospital with injuries related to the fire. No other injuries were reported. 

Occupants from about 20 other living units were displaced due to the fire. A MCTS bus responded to the scene to provide temporary shelter for residents. The Red Cross is assisting two families with temporary housing until the structure is safe to return to, according to the fire department. 

Damage estimates are still being evaluated, however, units above the areas of fire received significant smoke and water damage. 

The exact cause of the fire remains under investigation, but the fire department says initial findings point toward an accidental cause. 

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