Town of Batavia firefighters are scouring the Clarion Hotel on Park Road for any signs of fire after alarms sounded there about 15 minutes ago. The alarm system has been silenced and will likely be reset shortly. They have found nothing so far, other than the odor of cigarette smoke in the northwest stairwell, which a firefighter on scene said "I believe that's associated with employees."
The hotel is now allowed to "be repopulated" and people can go about their business. Alarms sounded for the fifth floor, the penthouse, the duct work and the first-floor atrium.
"Wow, and nothing showing -- how 'bout that!" said the chief in amazement.
UPDATE 5:45 p.m.: The alarm system has been reset.
UPDATE 5:57 p.m.: Town of Batavia is back in service.
