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CHESTERFIELD, VA—Residents were evacuated after a fire broke out at a Chesterfield County hotel Wednesday morning.

Crews responded to the Country Inn and Suites located at 2401 Willis Road for reports of a fire.

Fire officials said residents were evacuated after a small fire broke out in a second floor room. The fire has been extinguished.

When crews arrived at the scene, they found a haze of smoke coming from the building.

Crews remain on scene to assist with clean up efforts.

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