Highlands & Islands Firefighters tackle blaze at Stornoway hotel for more than 20 hours Four fire appliances attended the fire at the County Hotel at its peak. By Lottie Hood June 21 2023, 3:58 pm June 21 2023, 3:58 pm Share Firefighters tackle blaze at Stornoway hotel for more than 20 hours Share via Facebook Twitter Whatsapp Messenger Linkedin Email Post link https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/news/highlands-islands/5870203/fire-services-attend-stornoway-county-hotel-fire/ Copy Link The County Hotel went on fire on Wednesday last week. Image: Google Maps. Firefighters have left the scene of a hotel fire in Stornoway – after more than 20 hours. The incident at the County Hotel on the town’s Francis Street was reported at around 1.20pm on Wednesday. Four appliances from Stornoway, South Lochs and Shawbost arrived at the site 10 minutes after the call. Large swathes of smoke and flames were seen coming from the roof at the back of the building in photos and video posted on social media. Police closed off Francis Street during the incident. Image: Alasdair Martin It is understood no one has been injured in the incident. Firefighters used two hose reel jets, two main jets and four breathing apparatus to tackle the blaze. An investigation was carried out this morning before the last team left the scene at about 10.10am.
