04/15/2026
At approximately 18:50 on 4/13/26, HVFD received a report of the Sahara Inn fully engulfed. Upon arrival, HVFD crews found that only a portion of the building was involved. Engine 25 was first on scene; crews deployed a 1 3/4-inch attack line and began working the fire.
Engine 2 and Engine 14 arrived shortly after, bringing additional crews and establishing a water supply. Crews attacked the fire, pushing it back on itself. They were able to make a strong attack, preventing any further extension.
Crews then worked to extinguish the seat of the fire and transitioned into overhaul operations, extinguishing all remaining hot spots.