One firefighter had to be treated in hospital after a fire broke out at the Maplewood Motel in Port Elgin.
At approximately 1 p.m. on Sunday, Saugeen Shores firefighters responded to the fire which was visible from one of the units and the attic area.
Twenty-seven firefighters from the Port Elgin, Southampton stations, as well as firefighters from the Municipality of Kincardine, Tiverton station, were at the scene.
One firefighter had to be transported to hospital and was treated and released. The extent of the injuries were not disclosed.
Tenants in the the 11-unit motel found alternate accommodations.
Saugeen Shores Fire Prevention is investigating the cause of the fire and the cost of the damage hasn’t been calculated.
