COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho — The Coeur d'Alene Fire Department said its investigation into a fire at the Garden Motel on July 14 found it was human caused.
The building is located at Northwest Boulevard and Davidson Avenue.
Fire officials said the building is a total loss because of the extent of the damage. They said walls, the roof and flooring all collapsed in the fire.
Fire investigators did not say how the fire started but believe it's clear that it was human caused.
Officials are asking anyone who may have seen something before the fire or has video or photographs of the fire to contact Coeur d'Alene Fire Department Prevention Division at 208-769-2245.
The lead investigator for the fire is Craig Etherton with Coeur d’Alene Fire Department.
In Jan. 2016, KREM reported that the Coeur d'Alene City Council and landowners were reviewing plans to knock down the Garden Motel. The building has been abandoned for some time now.
CDA Firefighter captures the action at the former Garden Motel Fire
A Marriott-owned hotel is slated to open in the location this year.
The Garden Motel also served as affordable and transitional housing for Coeur d’Alene residents.
KREM viewers and the Coeur d'Alene Fire Department shared several photos of the fire on Sunday morning.
Photos: Fire burning on NW Blvd. in Coeur d'Alene
Authorities have not yet released information about the cause of the fire.
The Coeur d'Alene Fire Department said on Facebook that this will be an "extended operation."
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
