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The '''Days Inn Birmingham South''' is a motel located at 1535 [[Montgomery Highway]] just off [[I-65]] at the northern end of [[Lorna Road]] in [[Hoover]]. The motel has an outdoor swimming pool, a bar ('''Barrister's Tavern''') and a Waffle House on site. | The '''Days Inn Birmingham South''' is a motel located at 1535 [[Montgomery Highway]] just off [[I-65]] at the northern end of [[Lorna Road]] in [[Hoover]]. The motel has an outdoor swimming pool, a bar ('''Barrister's Tavern''') and a Waffle House on site. | ||
Formerly a '''Ramada Inn''', the two-story hotel was constructed in [[1964]]. | |||
Four people died and a large portion of the motel was destroyed during an accidental fire on [[January 16]], [[2010]]. After an investigation it was determined that a maintenance worker had left incense burning in his room, which caused the conflagration. | Four people died and a large portion of the motel was destroyed during an accidental fire on [[January 16]], [[2010]]. After an investigation it was determined that a maintenance worker had left incense burning in his room, which caused the conflagration. | ||
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[[Category:Motels]] | [[Category:Motels]] | ||
[[Category:1964 buildings]] | |||
[[Category:Montgomery Highway (Hoover)]] | [[Category:Montgomery Highway (Hoover)]] | ||
[[Category:Lorna Road]] | [[Category:Lorna Road]] | ||
Revision as of 10:26, 23 January 2010
The Days Inn Birmingham South is a motel located at 1535 Montgomery Highway just off I-65 at the northern end of Lorna Road in Hoover. The motel has an outdoor swimming pool, a bar (Barrister's Tavern) and a Waffle House on site.
Formerly a Ramada Inn, the two-story hotel was constructed in 1964.
Four people died and a large portion of the motel was destroyed during an accidental fire on January 16, 2010. After an investigation it was determined that a maintenance worker had left incense burning in his room, which caused the conflagration.
References
- Walton, Val (January 21, 2010) "Hoover hotel fire apparently started with incense burning in maintenance man's room, federal official says." Birmingham News
External links
- Days Inn Birmingham South website