Flames engulf a room at the Sahara Motel

People had to evacuate a motel early Saturday morning after a fire broke out in a room, according to the Houston Fire Department.

A fire broke out at the Sahara Motel on Wanye and Kelly roads around 5 a.m. Saturday, firefighters said.

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Firefighters said they arrived at the motel to find smoke and flames coming out of one of the rooms.

Crew worked quickly to evacuate tenants and get the flames under control, according to officials.

Everyone got out of the motel and no one was injured, officials said.

Arson investigators were called to the scene to find out the cause of the fire.