Update on Motel Fire in Osceola County

Osceola County, Florida - Osceola County Fire Rescue crews continue to work through the rubble of the Vacation Lodge Maingate Motel to extinguish smoldering hot spots. Fire Marshal personnel from the state and county continue their investigation of cause and origin. Once the investigation is complete, the findings will be released at that time.

"The property is large and we're going through each area methodically to make sure the fire is out 100 percent," explained Fire Chief Rich Collins. "In addition, through the combined efforts of several agencies, we have five canines on scene going through the rubble to ensure that everyone got out safely at the time the fire occurred. We should be completing our efforts by the end of the week."

On June 26, 2011, Osceola County Fire Rescue crews battled the six alarm fire at the Vacation Lodge Maingate Motel located at 7514 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway (West U.S. 192) with assistance from Orange, Polk and Lake County Fire Rescue units, Reedy Creek Fire Department, Orlando Fire Department and Kissimmee Fire Department.

For more information, contact Deputy Chief Daniel McAvoy at (321) 624-0289 or Niki Whisler at (407) 742-9017.