YORK COUNTY, Pa. — A fire at the Econo Lodge motel in Manchester Township displaced nearly 100 people and sent 3 firefighters to the hospital.
Emergency dispatchers says crews were dispatched to the Econo Lodge Motel on Aresenal Road around 3 p.m. on July 30 for an active fire in one of the rooms.
The Red Cross says its helping 61 adults and 33 children who were permanent residents of the motel with shelter, resources and casework.
“We are bringing the full breadth of our services to support those who were impacted. We are providing sheltering at a nearby hotel, meals, community resources, and recovery planning for everyone who was touched by this fire” shared Laura Hughes, Executive Director, Central Pennsylvania Chapter.
The Red Cross is following COVID-19 guidance while assisting the affected residents.
Chief Dan Hoff of York Area United Fire and Rescue said three firefighters were taken to the hospital for evaluation of heat related issues.
