Carolina Beach Marriott reopens after fire, water damage

CAROLINA BEACH, NC (WWAY) —  The Carolina Beach Courtyard Marriott is back open, on a limited basis, after a fire Tuesday evening.

Employees said the hotel is open for guests who previously had reservations for tonight.

A small fire caused the sprinkler system to go off throughout the hotel Tuesday.General manager Kyle Highberg said their biggest issue was water damage which mainly affected the lobby and hallways. Today, crews and disaster relief trucks were at the hotel working to clean up that damage.