11/12/2025
A fast moving fire broke out at the Caribou Hotel in downtown Glennallen Wednesday morning. Hotel Manager Carrie Shaw says there were no injuries to occupants or employees, but the hotel is a total loss.
Gakona Fire Chief Jason Severs says they were called about 8:10 Wednesday morning. 30 minutes later, the entire building was engulfed in flames.
Initially hotel occupants were evacuated to the Caribou Grill, which is adjacent to the hotel. But as the fire spread, all patrons of the Caribou Grill were ordered to leave.
The hotel was completely destroyed, along with four vehicles parked near the hotel. The Caribou Grill sustained no damage, but Shaw said the restaurant will remain closed Wednesday.
Shaw said they are working to find housing for the Caribou employees who lived in the hotel.
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Terry Keizer at The American Legion in downtown Glennallen said they are open as a resource center and Shelter at the current time to provide a warm place out of the cold, Food that has been donated from Local vendors, as well as Coffee and Hot cocoa. People affected by the Caribou Hotel fire will find the Legion building open all day to help coordinate with clothing and sanitary items as well as help direct to others local sources that can help. If you are able to help the Legion and have a donation of items you would like to give, please call the Legion at 907-822-3227 to coordinate it.
