Port Huron, 5:55 PM – According to Port Huron Fire Department Chief Corey Nicholson, Port Huron Fire Department and Auto-Aid departments (Port Huron Township, Marysville, and Fort Gratiot) responded to CityFlats Hotel in Port Huron for multiple reports of smoke from the building this afternoon.
Nicholson said, “A working fire was found in the rooftop elevator hoist room. Standpipe operations were established from an aerial waterway and an interior stairwell standpipe.” A standpipe is a system of water pipes built inside of multi-story buildings. They work like fire hydrants by allowing firefighters to connect to their water supply for fire suppression.
“The fire was extinguished with multiple handlines and overhaul is currently being conducted,” said Nicholson in a press release. He also said that no injuries were reported and the fire is still under investigation.
The Port Huron Police Department helped evacuate people from the building, and Tri-Hospital EMS responded to the situation to stand-by in case of injuries.
Reporting for WGRT- Jessie Wiegand
