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An investigation into the evacuation of Wellton’s Microtel Inn and Suites on Sunday points to the possibility of a faulty sprinkler head, which caused a room’s sprinklers to be activated, investigators announced Tuesday.
Fire units from Wellton Fire Department responded to the motel at 9:02 p.m. Sunday in reference to a report of a fire alarm showing fire sprinkler activation, according to a news statement released Tuesday. They quickly determined there was no fire.
Guests safely evacuated the multistory building and there were no injuries reported, according the news statement.
The cause of the sprinkler activation is still under investigation, but authorities are focusing on the possibility of a faulty sprinkler head.
The hotel received a substantial amount of water damage to several rooms, according to the statement. The owner of the hotel, however, was unavailable to provide authorities with an estimated damage assessment.
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