Kitchen Fire Forces Evacuation At Pier B Resort In Duluth

DULUTH, Minn. — Pier B Resort Hotel in Duluth was evacuated Friday after fire broke out in the kitchen, according to Duluth city spokesperson Kate Van Daele.

The “hood fire” broke out during the 4 p.m. hour.

“Crews are connecting lines to attack the fire. Smoke was seen from the roof of the building,” Duluth Fire tweeted around 4:45 p.m.

There were no immediate reports of any injuries.

Van Daele estimated 50 people were evacuated from the hotel.

At 7:25 p.m., officials with Pier B told FOX 21 all guests have been allowed back into their rooms.

This fire comes during the busy holiday weekend for the hotel, as well as a prime spot to stay to see Bentleyville Tour of Lights.

FOX 21 will update this story as more information becomes available.