My only fear was fire
Leo Martel said he wanted to leave a legacy, and renovated the hotel so it would last forever. But, he said, my only fear was fire. People had a great time in there, Martel told CBC s
Yukon Morning. I tried to make sure that everybody felt the building . the atmosphere in there.
Martel said he did not have insurance for the hotel, and has been overwhelmed by the community s support.
As of Monday, a GoFundMe page had raised more than $14,000 .
Yukon Morning11:09Fire destroys iconic Keno City HotelThe iconic Keno City Hotel burned to the ground on Friday. The owner, Leo Martel, spent more than a decade bringing it back to its former glory. He spoke with Elyn Jones.11:09
Devastating overnight fire destroys iconic hotel in Keno City, Yukon
The Keno City Hotel in Keno City, Yukon, an important local landmark, was destroyed in a fire Friday night.
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Posted: Dec 12, 2020 10:40 AM CT | Last Updated: December 12, 2020
The Keno City Hotel in Keno City, Yukon, was destroyed by fire Friday night.(Kevin O Hara/Facebook)
The Keno City Hotel, an iconic local landmark and gathering place in the small community of Keno City, Yukon, was destroyed overnight in a fire, local sources confirm.