Marysville declares state of emergency following impact of Hotel Marysville fire
(FOX40.COM) — Marysville city leaders are moving forward with an emergency proclamation nearly a week after a massive fire destroyed the historic Hotel Marysville.
By declaring a state of emergency, the city are requesting assistance from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) for more resources.
The Marysville City Council discussed the proclamation in a special meeting on Friday morning after an engineering report that said the historic hotel is “at significant risk” of collapsing.
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Engineers recommend establishing a perimeter of 105 feet from the building and urging officials to protect or vacate any buildings within the hotel’s radius.
Hotel Marysville, located off Highway 70, went up flames around 9:30 p.m. on June 15. Crews responded to reports of heavy smoke coming from the second and third floor of the building and a fiery scene ensued within an hour.
Marysville’s fire chief said Friday crews got a late start on fighting the flames because the building is too outdated for an automatic sprinkler system and fire alarm.
The building of the historic hotel has been vacant since the 1980s and has stood in downtown Marysville for nearly 100 years.
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The fire prompted road closures along Highway 70, shutting down 3rd to 6th streets and causing traffic delays in downtown Marysville.
Marysville City Manager Jim Schaad said a solution to combat the fire’s aftermath is the city’s “highest priority.”
“We’re working collectively on a solution to open up traffic on the state route in the shortest time possible,” Schaad said. “We will also be seeking ways to reroute traffic to minimize economic impact to local businesses during the detours. In the meantime, we ask the public, business owners, and commuters to be patient with us as we work through the next steps.”
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