A fire broke out in Gillam Wednesday at the recreation centre, causing the nearby pool and homes to be evacuated.

No one was inside the building when it went up in flames, and no one was hurt.

Gillam C.A.O., Jackie Clayton, said that the fire damaged the part of the building where the bowling alley was, but doesn’t appear to have damaged the area where the curling and skating rinks are.

The Recreation Centre has been closed since May for renovations, so there was no equipment inside.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.