Westminster Hotel Fire Devastates Dawson City Community The historic Westminster Hotel in Dawson City, Yukon, Canada, went up in flames on a chilly winter morning.
The fire engulfed the building's upper floors, breaking out around 9 am on February 10th and sending emergency services scrambling to contain the blaze.
Built during the Klondike Gold Rush era, the hotel served as a lodging and entertainment hub for prospectors and travelers.