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A hotel in Thompson was severely damaged by a New Year’s Day fire.

Thompson Fire and Emergency Services said the flames started just before 4 p.m. Monday at the Interior Inn and spread throughout the building over several hours.

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One man was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Crews were expected to remain on scene throughout the day Tuesday as they continued to battle the blaze.

Thompson #rcmpmb & fire dept. responded to a fire at a 3 storey hotel complex on Jan 1. The building was quickly evacuated. No reports of injuries at this time. Fire dept. still on scene as fire continues to burn. RCMP & the Office of the Fire Commissioner are investigating. pic.twitter.com/joXn8ExAHd — RCMP Manitoba (@rcmpmb) January 2, 2018

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