Firefighters battling fire at hotel on Athens-Boonesboro Road

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WTVQ) – Lexington firefighters battled a fire Friday night at a hotel on Athens-Boonesboro Road, according to the fire department.

The fire department says the call came in at 9:45 p.m. for a fire at the Clarion Hotel in the 5500 block of Athens-Boonesboro Road.

As many as 14 fire units responded to the scene.

They say upon arrival, there was heavy smoke coming from the fitness area, which was significantly damaged.

Firefighters say all the guests and staff were evacuated as a precaution. No one was hurt.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.