NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - A fire that destroyed a hotel in Macon County on Tuesday morning is under investigation.

The Red Boiling Springs Police Department and the Red Boiling Springs Fire Department confirmed Tuesday evening that the historic Donoho Hotel was destroyed by a fire..

Fire crews were called to the fire around 7 a.m. following reports of visible smoke and flames coming from the structure.

When crews arrived, firefighters reported “heavy fire conditions” throughout the building.

Despite crews extensive work on putting out the fire, officials said the hotel was deemed a total loss.

“This is a devastating loss for our community,” said Jeffery Maynard, Chief of the Red Boiling Springs Police Department. “The Donoho Hotel has been a landmark in our city’s history, and we unde

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