April 20th 2024.
The infamous 'Shining Hotel' has recently been in the midst of a shocking incident. As a key character in the popular film The Shining, the Overlook Hotel is known for its creepy twins, ghoulish guests, and an axe-wielding Jack Nicholson. However, the real-life Oregon hotel where the iconic movie was filmed has now become the center of a huge blaze.
It all happened on a Thursday evening when the historic Timberline Lodge caught fire while guests were sound asleep inside. Fortunately, no one was harmed in the incident, but it was certainly a scary experience for everyone involved. Four different fire departments were called to the remote location of Government Camp, which is around 60 miles east of Portland.
The fire began in the attic of the iconic building and took about two hours to get under control due to strong winds that were blowing away the water sprayed by firefighters. The hotel staff quickly sprang into action, calling emergency services and ensuring that all the guests were safely evacuated. They also made efforts to save any historical artifacts that were at risk.
For those unfamiliar with the hotel, it is actually called the Timberline Lodge and has a rich history of its own. John Burton, the lodge's marketing director, expressed his gratitude towards the fire crews and stated that this was a first-time incident for the iconic hotel. He also added that despite the damage, it could have been much worse.
The fire mainly affected the attic and roof of the building, and Burton suspects that embers in the chimney may have been the cause. However, this has not been confirmed yet. The Timberline Lodge was famously used as the Overlook Hotel in the 1980 film adaptation of Stephen King's novel. Interestingly, the lodge's owners were hesitant to use the real room 217 for filming as they feared it would scare off potential guests. Hence, an imaginary room 237 was used instead.
Luckily, no one was harmed in the fire, and the hotel staff made valiant efforts to save the historic assets within the building. One guest, Taylor Hatmaker, shared her experience of hearing the blaring alarm and seeing sparks flying around the chimney once she was outside. She also expressed her sadness at seeing such a historic and emblematic building in flames.
The Timberline Lodge holds a special place in the hearts of many, serving as the imposing exterior of the Overlook Hotel in the movie, as well as some interior scenes. However, most of the filming took place at Elstree Studios. The lodge has an even more significant claim to fame, as it was opened by then-US President Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1937. In 1977, it was declared a National Historic Landmark and now welcomes nearly 2,000,000 visitors every year.
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