Yosemite National Park, California — A fire broke out at the historic Ahwahnee Hotel inside Yosemite National Park Monday evening. Smoke was seen billowing out of the top floors of the structure built in 1927 to draw more affluent visitors to Yosemite National Park.
SF Gate reports the incident happened around 6:45pm and hotel staff worked to extinguish the flames before a before a fire truck arrived on scene. Several employees reported the fire was connected to an elevator repair.
No official statements have been made by either Yosemite National Park or The Ahwahnee Hotel about the cause of the blaze. We will be sure to update this story when more information becomes available.
About The Ahwahnee
The Ahwahnee Hotel, built from 1926-1927, is a grand, rustic lodge in Yosemite National Park. It is a National Historic Landmark and is one of the most significant park hotels in the country. The architecture, placement, and views of the Ahwahnee are identifiable symbols of the Yosemite experience. The hotel serves approximately 100,000 lodging guests per year and about 300,000 visitors who use the hotel to shop and dine or use amenities like the lounges, meeting rooms, and grounds.
