Regina fire crews respond to blaze at hotel
(Photo source: Regina Fire X page)
Regina fire crews responded to a blaze at a hotel on the 1900 Block of Rupert Street on Saturday.
According to a post by Regina Fire, crews saw smoke coming from one unit once they arrived. Firefighters had the fire under control within five minutes.
There were no injuries and an inspector is investigating the cause.
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