Unattended Pan of Linguica Causes Fire at Extended Stay America Hotel

An unattended pan of linguica frying on a stovetop was the cause of a small fire on the fourth floor of the hotel Wednesday afternoon, fire officials said.

Crews responded to the hotel, located at 31950 Dyer St. in Union Landing, at 3:56 p.m. and contained the fire within minutes. The damage was limited to the stovetop, Alameda County Fire Department spokeswoman Aisha Knowles said.

The occupant of the room was transported to a local hospital for unknown injuries, according to Knowles.

No other injuries were reported.

All but one of the hotel’s occupants were able to evacuate on their own when the fire alarm went off, Knowles said. One guest, an elderly woman in a wheelchair, was assisted by firefighters.