Lakeland hotel fire displaces hurricane survivors

A fire at the Imperial Swan Hotel & Suites in Lakeland, Florida, has displaced several families who were already victims of recent hurricanes. The fire, which started in a second-floor room, resulted in the death of a dog but no human casualties. The hotel, which had been housing these individuals under FEMA's Transitional Sheltering Assistance (TSA) program, was already cited for multiple fire code violations. The Lakeland Fire Department responded promptly, and the fire was contained by the building's sprinkler system, but the structure has been deemed unsafe for continued occupancy. FEMA has directed displaced residents to find alternative TSA-participating hotels but emphasized that it is the survivors' responsibility to secure suitable accommodations. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the State Fire Marshal.