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Publication Date: May 17, 2026 - 13:10
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Iconic 125-year-old hotel in Dawson City, Yukon, razed by fire
May 17, 2026
A Sunday morning fire destroyed the Westminster Hotel, aka the Pit. There were no known reports of injuries or threats to neighboring buildings at this time. It was the town’s de facto living room, a 125-year-old institution where locals gathered and marked life’s milestones.
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