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Fire rips through an Ohio motel, killing 3 who were trapped in a room

Fire rips through an Ohio motel, killing 3 who were trapped in a room

Summary

A fire broke out early on July 1, 2026, at an Econo Lodge motel in Wooster, Ohio, trapping three people in a room and killing them. Firefighters arrived quickly and rescued other guests, but the cause of the fire is still being investigated.

Key Facts

  • The fire happened around 1:30 a.m. at a motel in Wooster, Ohio.
  • Flames were coming through the motel’s roof when firefighters arrived.
  • Three people died after being trapped inside one room.
  • Two of the people who died worked at the motel.
  • Firefighters tried several times to reach the trapped people.
  • Other guests were safely evacuated from the motel.
  • No additional injuries were reported.
  • The fire heavily damaged a back, detached part of the motel’s building.
  • Officials are investigating the cause of the fire.
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