Fire forced the evacuation of about three-dozen people from the Super-Eight Motel in Manchester early this morning. Manchester Fire Chief Jack Klaus says 30 to 40 people were safely evacuated. Several people were checked for smoke inhalation problems but no serious injuries are reported. He credits his fire teams and those from surrounding communities for their fast response.He says fire damage was limited to one room but there is smoke damage throughout the motel. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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