Minor injuries reported in Countryside Motel fire

Emergency crews were called to Countryside Motel, at the corner of State Hwy. 27 and Lavorata Road, April 3, for reports of a structure fire. All in the building were evacuated and only minor injuries were reported. Photo by Cadott Police Department By Julia Wolf

Fire crews responded to the Countryside Motel in Cadott, April 3, around 6 a.m., after reports of a structure fire.

Those responding to the building on the corner of State Hwy. 27 and Lavorata Road, were the Cadott Fire and EMS, Cadott Police Department, Boyd-Edson-Delmar Fire and EMS, Chippewa Falls Fire District ambulance, Bloomer Fire Department and the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Department.

According to the Cadott Police Department, all people in the building were evacuated, with some sustaining minor injuries. Fire crews remained on the scene for over three hours, to monitor the scene and ensure the fire did not restart.

A GoFundMe fundraiser was set up to help the family who saw significant damage to their home and business, during the fire. People can donate at https://gofund.me/cf4bbff6.

[caption id="" align="alignnone" width="241"] Extensive damage is visible at Countryside Motel, Cadott, following a fire April 3. A GoFundMe page has been set up to help the family.Photo by Julia Wolf[/caption]