Everyone had to be evacuated off Blackcomb Mountain in Whistler this afternoon due to a major fire that started due to a lightning storm. The fire is fierce, ranked 4 out of 5; crews are trying to keep it under control before too much damage occurs.

Lightning Storm starts Forest Fire in Whistler

Whistler water bombers are dumping fire retardant to control the blaze.

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See how rescuers saved skiers trapped in the 30 cars of the Gondola.

Whistler Gondola collapses (follow link for video)

Blackcomb Gondola Rescue (follow link for more video footage)

Blackcomb Gondola Tower collapses