1:54 p.m. update:
There are no reports of injuries as a result of the fire, which police say is now under investigation
9:46 a.m. update:
The fire department says the incident is now considered a police matter.
9:09 a.m. update:
A fire prevention officer is on scene and the fire is under investigation. Firefighters were called to the motel shortly after 7 a.m., says Sault Fire Services
Original story:
Firefighters responded to the Shady Rest Motel on Trunk Road this morning.
SooToday will update this story when more information is available.