LARGO, Fla. — A hotel in Largo was briefly evacuated Monday morning after reports of a fire.
The fire was reported at the Home2 Suites by Hilton on Ulmerton Road in Largo. When Sky 10 flew over the area, a large response from local fire crews was seen.
Largo Fire Rescue says crews were dispatched around 5:30 a.m. When they arrived, firefighters said they found flames coming from an exterior portion of the building.
Everyone in the hotel was evacuated as crews worked to put out the fire.
Crews with 10 Tampa Bay saw hotel guests outside the building around 6:30 a.m. Shortly before 7 a.m., it appeared people were slowly being able to return inside.
10 Tampa Bay's Jenny Dean spoke with several people outside the hotel who said they heard fire alarms go off around 5 a.m.
Largo Fire Rescue says one person was taken to the hospital for treatment. Authorities did not say how serious this person's injuries are.
Firefighters said the scene has been turned over to hotel management. The cause and exact origin of the fire is under investigation.