BY IAN CROUCH
Fire has forced the evacuation of a Hunter Valley pub overnight.
Firefighters from Paxton, Bellbird and Cessnock were called to the Paxton Hotel at about 4.30pm on Tuesday to find a fire in an upstairs bedroom, with smoke filling the downstairs hotel.
Newcastle Fire Command says eleven patrons were safely evacuated and crews took about 30 minutes to extinguish the blaze, which caused only minor damage to the bedroom.
Crews remained on scene until just after 6.30pm.
The cause of the fire has not been determined, but it's not thought to be suspicious.
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| Crews quickly contained a fire at the Paxton Hotel Picture: Paxton Hotel Facebook |
