Ben and Erin Napier's new hotel, that was set to open, burns in Laurel

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The Heirloom Hotel in Laurel, Mississippi, owned by HGTV's Ben and Erin Napier, caught fire before its opening.

The fire, which occurred early morning, was contained after two hours with the help of multiple fire departments.

While the building suffered significant fire and water damage, no injuries were reported as the hotel was unoccupied.

The cause of the fire is currently undetermined, and the Napiers are assessing the damage and next steps.

Despite the setback, the community and the Napiers remain committed to the project's eventual completion.

Erin and Ben Napier of the HGTV series Home Town were close to fulfilling their latest vision as the Heirloom Hotel was close to opening.

That all changed on Tuesday, Aug. 26, as Laurel, Mississippi fire crews re