Coudersport, Roulette & Port Allegany Fire Departments responded to a structure fire at Big Oaks Inn in Coudersport Friday.
At 12:45, the fire was reported in the upstairs of the motel. It was found that a motor had burnt up and the smoke went throughout the ductwork of the building to the second floor and was visible.
Crews were able to isolate the situation and had it under control in short amount of time and checked for extension of the fire.
It was reported while at the scene of the Fire, a motorist drove over the firemen’s Hose.
The Coudersport Fire Department released a statement saying unless a properly authorized individual directs you to do so, driving in a fire zone is Illegal, you could jeopardize firefighting operations and hurt or severely injury someone.