It happened around 4:30 a.m. at the 6820 Cliffdale Road location when police say the suspect put charcoal and lighter fluid on the counter, lit it on fire and walked away.
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All occupants of the hotel were safely evacuated without injury and no one was displaced, officials said.
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Anyone with additional information can call 910-483-TIPS or contact CrimeStoppers.