Hampton Inn in Potsdam evacuated following dryer fire

POTSDAM — A dryer fire hampered the sleep of patrons of a downtown hotel Friday following a dryer fire, according to Potsdam fire.

Firefighters were dispatched to the blaze Friday, June 30, around 9:30 p.m. after a Hampton Inn employee reported a fire in one of the dryers at the hotel.

“Potsdam Fire Driver Matthew Kroeger toned the department and responded immediately,” officials said. “Lieutenant Stephen Davis was already on scene and had established command.”

Lt. Davis reported that the fire appeared to be under control but was still investigating.

Fire members started to arrive on scene and cleared the burnt contents of the dryer into a chimney bucket and brought them outside to ensure extinguishment.

“A 200′ 1.75″ cross lay was pulled and put into place,” officials said.

At this time Lt. Davis requested a second tone for Potsdam Fire members to the scene and West Stockholm Fire Department to stand by at their station.

Due to the heavy smoke from the burnt items, firefighters reportedly put smoke ejectors into place to remove as much smoke as possible.

Once the smoke was evacuated, the alarm system was reset and the hotel patrons were allowed back inside the building.

Potsdam Fire was back in service at 10:59 p.m.