Hannibal, MO – Sprinkler system controls fire at Best Western Hotel

Nobody is hurt after a fire at a hotel in Hannibal.

According to the Hannibal Fire Department, firefighters responded to a reported fire in the bathroom of the Best Western Hotel at 401 North Third Street around 6:32 AM Sunday morning.

Upon arrival, fire crews discovered that the fire was initially controlled by the hotel’s sprinkler system.

Hotel guests were evacuated to the adjacent annex building of the hotel for safety.

After an investigation, the fire was determined be accidental and caused by an electric issue.