Smoke billowed from the top floor of a Hamilton Princess building tonight after the wood burning stove in Marcus’ caught fire.

A Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service spokesman said: “They shut down the exhaust chimney and the hotel staff managed to contain it,” adding that no one was hurt.

Allan Federer, general manager at the Hamilton Princess, said: “At approximately 8:15pm this evening, the chimney over the wood burning stove in Marcus’ caught fire. The safety of our guests and employees is our number one priority and we immediately implemented our fire protocols.

“The hotel was evacuated while the Fire Department contained the fire. Guests have now returned to the hotel building; however, Marcus’ will remain closed until the fire department gives us the all-clear, which we hope will be tomorrow. Thankfully no one was injured and there was no damage to the hotel. We would like to thank the Bermuda Fire and Rescue Service for coming to our aid so quickly and extinguishing the fire.”