Fire Damages Motel Room At Selma Econo LodgeJohnston County Report PhotoSELMA, N.C. — A fire damaged a second-floor room at the Econo Lodge in Selma on Wednesday morning, sending one person to the hospital for evaluation. According to authorities, the occupant of the room used fire extinguishers to knock down the flames before firefighters arrived on the scene. Johnston County Report PhotoThe Selma Fire Department responded and ensured the fire was completely extinguished. Johnston County Report PhotoAuthorities said the fire was contained to one room, but smoke spread into three adjacent motel rooms, causing additional damage. Selma Police responded to the scene to assist.