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Title: Bonneville Motel fire
Post by: Glen on January 14, 2007, 09:54:02 AM
There was a fire at the Bonneville Motel at 3:30am this morning. The news said 60 rooms were damaged.
I know it's still 7 months to speed week but getting things rebuilt in Wendover can be difficult at best.
If you are booked there you might start looking elsewhere. Good luck
Title: Re: Bonneville Motel fire
Post by: Bob Jr. on January 14, 2007, 10:35:06 AM
There was a fire at the Bonneville Motel at 3:30am this morning. The news said 60 rooms were damaged.
I know it's still 7 months to speed week but getting things rebuilt in Wendover can be difficult at best.
If you are booked there you might start looking elsewhere. Good luck

Glen,


Did they have a lightning storm go through there??
Title: Re: Bonneville Motel fire
Post by: Glen on January 14, 2007, 10:38:03 AM
Bob
I heard it started on the 2nd floor, no reason given.
GB
Title: Re: Bonneville Motel fire
Post by: Bob Drury on January 14, 2007, 07:45:16 PM
   it wasn't me.................Bob
Title: Re: Bonneville Motel fire
Post by: Glen on January 14, 2007, 08:10:44 PM
Bob D. your mom told you not to play with matche's musta been another Bob
Title: Re: Bonneville Motel fire
Post by: Dean Los Angeles on January 14, 2007, 08:52:15 PM
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Fire at Wendover Motel Under Investigation
A fire overnight destroyed several dozen motel rooms in Wendover at the Bonneville Inn.
January 14th, 2007 @ 5:26pm
(KSL News) A fire overnight destroyed several dozen motel rooms in Wendover. Around 3:30 this morning, someone staying at the Bonneville Inn heard an explosion, then the motel went up in flames.
Chief Kirk Petersen, Wendover City Fire Dept.: "It was engulfed when we got here, one or two rooms."
Forty to 60 rooms were damaged, but no one was hurt.
There are people who live at the motel; they will stay in other rooms or at another hotel in town. The cause is still under investigation.
Title: Re: Bonneville Motel fire
Post by: mtkawboy on January 15, 2007, 07:25:02 PM
When I stayed there 5 or so years ago the guy that had just bought it told me that he was betting on Nevada buying out that part of town from Utah and that he would be an instant millionaire with casino property. Thats not stated as a fact, just what I was told by the front counter guy. Since it didnt fly maybe the insurance was a better option. Then again maybe someone was smoking in bed , who knows
Title: Re: Bonneville Motel fire
Post by: Seldom Seen Slim on January 16, 2007, 09:18:48 AM
At supper last night Nancy and I were reviewing the day's stories -- including the conflagration at the bonneville Motel.  We had read the stories and watched the videos -- and both of us seem to remember that "three fire departments" assisted in the quelling of the blaze.

I can't find that tidbit of data again -- but if, indeed, we saw it -- what's the thrid FD?  I can assume Wendover and W. Wendover -- but who else?  Ely?  BLM?  Mining company?

Just thinking, and yes, I know, that's a dangerous thing to do on a Tuesday morning.
Title: Re: Bonneville Motel fire
Post by: Glen on January 16, 2007, 09:35:47 AM
Slim
Title: Re: Bonneville Motel fire
Post by: Glen on January 16, 2007, 09:37:50 AM
Slim could it be the fird services from the airport?
Glen :-D
Title: Re: Bonneville Motel fire
Post by: Scott on January 16, 2007, 08:41:58 PM
Let see, no rooms available, motel fire, less rooms available. Ah ha shorter wait at the start line for some. One problem solved.
Couldn't help my self.   SB
Title: Re: Bonneville Motel fire
Post by: tcarlsen on February 20, 2007, 03:04:18 AM
At supper last night Nancy and I were reviewing the day's stories -- including the conflagration at the bonneville Motel.  We had read the stories and watched the videos -- and both of us seem to remember that "three fire departments" assisted in the quelling of the blaze.

I can't find that tidbit of data again -- but if, indeed, we saw it -- what's the thrid FD?  I can assume Wendover and W. Wendover -- but who else?  Ely?  BLM?  Mining company?

Just thinking, and yes, I know, that's a dangerous thing to do on a Tuesday morning.


Tooele was there to help. We have all heard stories on what had happened to the motel, most if what i have heard is someone was cooking meth.
Title: Re: Bonneville Motel fire
Post by: wolbrink471 on February 20, 2007, 04:19:45 PM
Great......Meth...........

why not use their powers for good, not evil!

like methanol or methane or ?

Mark
Title: Re: Bonneville Motel fire
Post by: left coast bill on February 23, 2007, 12:38:41 AM
Why a fire? It was too far from "THE LAKE" for a flood... :wink: :wink:
Sorry!! Old joke..
Title: Re: Bonneville Motel fire
Post by: Scott on February 23, 2007, 09:29:48 AM
Let see, no rooms available, motel fire, less rooms available. Ah ha shorter wait at the start line for some. One problem solved.
Couldn't help my self.   SB
I was rereading some of the past messages and noted this one of mine. Didn't mean to sound like a smart a**. I don't have a room secured myself. Hope no one was offended.    SB
Title: Re: Bonneville Motel fire
Post by: Bob Drury on February 23, 2007, 11:09:52 AM
If no one was offended, then neither Dolan or I have yet posted...............Bob :roll: :evil:
Title: Re: Bonneville Motel fire
Post by: JackD on February 23, 2007, 11:26:24 AM
Let the kids have a little leash.
Title: Re: Bonneville Motel fire
Post by: Glen on February 23, 2007, 11:42:42 AM
Can't let that get by, must be something those two can add to the confusion, maybe a lesson in Dolan Speek. :evil: