Marysville Declares Emergency, Plans Demolition of Historic Fire-Damaged Hotel

Marysville city leaders have declared a local state of emergency due to the hazardous condition of a nearly century-old hotel that caught fire, posing a collapse risk and forcing the closure of Highway 70 and E Street. The city is seeking assistance from the California Office of Emergency Services and has ordered nearby businesses to vacate. Demolition firms will assess the hotel, and the property owner, Urban Smart Growth, is being urged to cover the costs. The timeline for reopening the highway remains uncertain.