Landmark Md. Hotel Closed For Fire Code Violations

FROSTBURG, Md. (AP) -- The Maryland State Fire Marshal has closed a historic hotel in downtown Frostburg for fire code violations uncovered after a partial roof collapse last year.

Deputy State Fire Marshal Bruce Bouch says 30 people have been ordered to leave their apartments and hotel rooms at Failinger's Hotel Gunter in downtown Frostburg.

Bouch says the owner has failed to correct fire alarm system defects as ordered in March 2010.

The hotel dates to 1897.

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