Flames have badly damaged the Value Lodge on Nicol St., in a fire sparked around 3 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 26. (Danelle Webb)
By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff
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Dec 26, 2025 | 9:04 AM
NANAIMO — Multiple people were taken to hospital after an early morning fire engulfed a motel.
Flames broke out shortly before 3 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 26 at the Value Lodge on Nicol St., south of Robins St., with photos and video from the fire showing the fire largely emanating from the second floor.
RCMP Cst. Sherri Wade told NanaimoNewsNOW very little information in known about the fire so far.
“Police and fire are currently on scene and more information will be provided through out the day,” Wade said in a statement.