Unattended grill blamed for fire that destroyed Lodi motel

LODI, Wis. (WMTV) -A motel on Lake Wisconsin is considered “a total loss” after an unattended grill caused a fire Sunday night, according to the Lodi Area Fire Department.

Fire crews responded to Lucky’s Bridge Motel around 8:10 p.m. Sunday to find a fire that spread to the second floor and flames showing through the roof on the backside of the motel.

The Lodi Area Fire Department asked for assistance from several fire departments and needed more tenders because there were no hydrants in the area. Fire crews drew water from Lake Wisconsin to battle the fire. The fire department estimated 225,000 gallons of water was used to extinguish the fire.

No one was injured during the fire.

The cause of the fire was an unattended grill that was left too close to the structure, according to Monday’s press release. Fire officials say the fire spread quickly in the rear of the building before it was discovered.

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