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Controller April Jeroski said no one was injured in the blaze reported at 12:39 a.m.
“It was totally contained to the laundry area. The rest of the club is operational,” she said.
Claridge fire Chief Bob Bankosh said some smoldering towels were found near an electrical box.
A fire suppression sprinkler system kicked in, preventing further spread of smoke or fire, he said.