Sterling firefighters quickly contain blaze at First Interstate Inn

Sterling fire crews knocked down a room fire at the First Interstate Inn on April 22. No injuries were reported.

May 4, 2025Updated: May 4, 2025
News Channel NebraskaBy News Channel Nebraska

STERLING, Colo. — Sterling Fire Department crews responded to a structure fire at the First Interstate Inn on April 22, swiftly containing the blaze and preventing it from spreading to adjoining rooms, according to a press release released on Sunday.

Firefighters were dispatched after reports of a unit on fire and arrived to find active flames. Crews quickly deployed attack lines to bring the fire under control. Personnel also inspected neighboring units and the roof for signs of fire extension.

Medics were on standby at the scene along with the Sterling Police Department.

No injuries were reported.

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