The blaze broke out in the kitchen area of the Winston Motel, just before 3:00 this morning.
Police evacuated the building because they were concerned about three large propane tanks that were attached to the building.
A radius of 500 meters was evacuated around the motel as a precaution.
The Pickle Lake school was opened up to lodge the evacuees.
The local fire department was able to contain the blaze and bring it under control.
