Springs Inn Motel in Taylors Falls burns down Friday morning

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The Springs Inn Motel after the fire.  (FOX 9)

TAYLORS FALLS, Minn. (FOX 9) - Taylors Falls' Springs Inn Motel burned down after a large fire Friday morning. 

Fire burns down Springs Inn Motel

What we know:

According to a press release from the Chisago County Sheriff's Office, around 7:15 a.m. authorities responded to the Springs Inn Motel in Taylors Falls on reports of a fire. 

At the scene, firefighters found smoke and flames coming from the second floor of the motel, with the flames extending up to the third floor. 

Authorities say all the occupants of the motel were evacuated, and no injuries were reported. 

The motel was deemed uninhabitable, with the Red Cross helping with those who were displaced.

What we don't know:

According to law enforcement, the cause of the fire is currently unknown, but is under investigation with the Minnesota State Fire Marshall, the Chisago County Sheriff's Office, and the Taylors Falls Fire Department involved.

Fires in Shafer, MN and Dresser, WI under investigation

What they're saying:

According to the press release, authorities currently don't believe recent fires in Shafer, Minnesota, and Dresser, Wisconsin, are related to each other or the Springs Inn Motel fire, but they will be further assessed through their investigation. 

On Feb. 3, a woman died in an apartment fire in Shafer, along Redwing Avenue, about five miles southwest of Taylors Falls.