A fire at Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood disrupted Brian Peeters' wedding plans, but the couple decided to move their ceremony 1,000 feet higher and still tie the knot despite the unexpected setback.
Timberline Lodge and the ski area are closed following a fire that started in the attic on the north side of the historic lodge. The fire has been extinguished, and the extent of the damage is being assessed. Investigators are looking into the possibility that embers from the lodge’s main chimney sparked the blaze. All guests and staff escaped the fire, and there are no known injuries. The lodge, a National Historic Landmark, was built in 1937 and attracts nearly 2 million visitors a year.
Timberline ski area in Oregon is closed after a fire broke out in the attic of the Timberline Lodge on Mount Hood. The fire was reported at about 9:30 p.m. and was extinguished by 2 a.m. Friday, with no reported injuries. Investigators are working to assess the damage and determine the cause of the fire.
A three-alarm fire broke out in the attic of the historic Timberline Lodge on Mt. Hood, prompting its evacuation, but fire officials reported that crews had it knocked down 90 minutes after the initial reports. No injuries were reported, and crews from multiple fire departments were on the scene to help protect the lodge. The iconic National Historic Landmark, built in the 1930s, was successfully preserved, and everyone made it outside safely.