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Hotel windows blown out, building damaged after explosion in DeKalb County

Decatur hotel A Decatur hotel was the site of a fire crew response after a reported explosion. A Channel 2 photographer at the scene didn't see a lot of obvious damage. (Source: WSBTV)

DEKALB COUNTY, GA — Investigators are working to determine what caused an explosion at a hotel near Interstate 20 in DeKalb County.

Firefighters responded to the First Place Hotel on Snapfinger Woods Drive, off Wesley Chapel Road, where an explosion caused structural damage to the building.

According to fire officials, any flames from the incident had already been extinguished by the time crews arrived.

The explosion blew out windows and left visible damage to an exterior wall of the hotel.

No injuries were reported.

DeKalb County investigators are continuing to work to determine the cause of the explosion.