Crime & Safety

Small Fire at Duluth Hotel Started in Laundry Area

No injuries were reported at Suburban Extended Stay.

A small fire was reported in the laundry room of a Duluth hotel Thursday morning, according to Gwinnett Fire officials.

Firefighters responded to the Suburban Extended Stay hotel at 2530 Stephens Drive near Duluth around 6 a.m. Thursday, June 19. An employee called 911 after seeing smoke coming from the laundry area at the back of the building.

The hotel was in the process of being evacuated when firefighters arrived. No injuries were reported. The fire was contained by the sprinkler system.

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The blaze is believed to be accidental.


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