Skiers and Staff Evacuated Following Fire at Roundhouse Lodge, Whistler Blackcomb, BC

A fire last week led to the evacuation of the Roundhouse Lodge, the biggest restaurant in Whistler, the resort has confirmed.

In a statement, officials have said that the fire in Pika’s restaurant was safely extinguished at around 2:00 pm by employees. As a matter of procedure, and ‘out of caution’, the Roundhouse was evacuated and the Whistler Village Gondola stopped loading guests onto Whistler Mountain.

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After the fire was investigated by the Whistler Fire Rescue Service, staff and guests were allowed to return to the building around 3:15 pm.