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Hidden Valley Resort closed on Martin Luther King Jr. holiday after fire in kitchen area

Hidden Valley Resort closed after fire in kitchen area
Hidden Valley Resort closed after fire in kitchen area 00:17

HIDDEN VALLEY, Pa. (KDKA) -- Hidden Valley Resort in Somerset County is closed to end the long Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday weekend following a fire early Monday morning.

The fire broke out in the kitchen area of the ski resort. Fire departments from the area responded quickly and were able to contain it, resort officials said in a statement.

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No skiers on the slopes of Hidden Valley Resort this Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday after a kitchen fire. (Photo Credit: KDKA)

Three employees were taken to a local hospital for medical evaluation, a spokesperson for the resort said.

Due to the fire, the spokesperson said, "Ski and resort operations will remain closed for Monday, Jan. 16, 2023."

Crews with the resort are working with utility providers to restore service, an official said.

Anyone with tickets for the day can contact the Seven Springs Pass Office for refunds and ticket exchanges.

Authorities have not said what caused the fire.

On Tuesday, Hidden Valley will resume regular operations as scheduled  

Stay with KDKA-TV and KDKA.com for updates to this developing story as they become available. 

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