An investigation is underway after a fire broke out at a Desert Hot Springs hotel Monday evening.
There is no word yet on what caused the fire, but officials told KESQ that they believe the fire was intentionally set.
Ten fire engines responded to the blaze that was reported at 6:15 at the hotel, located on Palm Drive.
Commercial Structure Fire – 6:15 pm 10000 blk of Palm Dr, in Desert Hot Springs. 10 ENG, 1 TRK, 3 Chiefs. FFs responded to a 2 story commercial hotel structure with heavy smoke showing. The fire was confined to 1 room. Checking for possible further extension. #SpaIncident
— CAL FIRE Riverside (@CALFIRERRU) August 20, 2019
The blaze was extinguished by Cal Fire crews within about 60 minutes.
#SpaIncident – 7:46 pm The fire extended into the second floor of the facility and was contained at 7:16 pm.
— CAL FIRE Riverside (@CALFIRERRU) August 20, 2019
There were no reports of injuries.
