DANVILLE, Va. – Crews responded to a large fire at the Budget Inn on the Piney Forest Road at around 9 a.m. Monday.

The size of the blaze forced police and fire crews close Piney Forest from NorDan Shopping Center to Arnett Boulevard but the busy thoroughfare has since reopened.

According to investigators, the fire started in one room and spread to other units through the attic.

Those staying in the inn were evacuated with one person treated at the scene for minor injuries. Room 110 was destroyed and 20 others were damaged. There is no word yet on a cause.

*Photo Credits Nancy Burch, Danville Police Department*