Early morning structure fire on Broughton Street prompts hotel evacuations

Savannah Fire responded to the scene around 3:00 a.m. Thursday morning

Fire response and evacuations

Initial Report 5:00 a.m.: Savannah firefighters responded to a structure fire early Thursday Morning at 10 E.

Broughton St., prompting the evacuation of about 25 people from a neighboring hotel.

Savannah Fire officials said crews received the call around 2:56 a.m. and encountered heavy fire when they arrived.

Firefighters launched an interior attack on the first and second floors as the fire spread toward the ceiling and roof.

Officials called a second alarm to bring additional personnel and equipment to the scene.

The fire was under control by about 4:10 a.m., and crews ventilated the building.

Savannah Fire said the fire did not involve the hotel next door.