A fire damages the hotel in 'The Shining'

A fire broke out on Thursday night partially damaging the iconic Timberline Lodge hotel, famously known as the Overlook Hotel, featured in Stanley Kubrick’s renowned horror film The Shining, starring the legendary Jack Nicholson.

According to TMZ, the fire originated in the attic of the Oregon-based hotel around midnight, but firefighters swiftly intervened to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading throughout the entire premises.

As per reports, the hotel staff efficiently evacuated the most at-risk areas before the arrival of the firefighters, and the fire was extinguished within two hours. The exact cause of the fire remains unknown, although it is speculated that it may have started due to sparks from a chimney.

Constructed in 1937, the Timberline Lodge is not only recognized for its association with The Shining, but also for serving as the filming location for several other scenes of the movie, including the opening and final sequences featuring Jack Torrance (Nicholson) and his family.