Sarasota police evacuate residents from burning Cadillac Motel

Police officers rushed to evacuate the Cadillac Motel on North Tamiami Trail in Sarasota, Florida, after a fire broke out in one of its units on Saturday morning. Body camera footage shows officers pounding on doors and shouting warnings to guests to ensure everyone escaped the flames.

The fire, which began in a single room, spread to adjacent units and the attic of the seven-unit, single-story motel. First responders worked to evacuate residents, including one individual who was moving slowly and did not initially exit their room.

One person was transported to Sarasota Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The State Fire Marshal is currently investigating the cause of the blaze.