Deputy State Fire Marshals are conducting an origin and cause investigation of late night fire that occurred on Sunday, December 9, in a one story commercial building. The property is South Winds Motel, located at 6365 Crain Highway in La Plata. The owner of the property is Timothy Hart. The 911 call was received at approximately 11:21 p.m from a neighbor. Approximately 60 Fire personnel from La Plata Volunteer Fire Department and surrounding fire departments responded to the one alarm fire. The fire was placed under control within approximately seven minutes. An attempt by a Law Enforcement Officer was made to rescue the occupant but was unsuccessful due to the amount of smoke and heat.