No injuries in Royalton Hotel fire

Fire crews responded to an emergency at the Royalton Hotel on Wednesday.

Platoon Chief Jo Rucchin of Thunder Bay Fire Rescue says the cause of the fire is still unknown.

“It was a fire of some significance on the second floor,” Rucchin said.

Scorched windows at the Royalton Hotel. September 24, 2025.

There were no injuries, and everyone in the building was successfully evacuated.

One wiener dog had to be rescued by fire crews, but the dog was given oxygen, checked over by the firefighters, and ultimately returned to his owner in good health.