FAIRFIELD - The Monday morning fire that razed the lodge and rental shop at Soldier Mountain Ski Area Monday morning was accidental, Chief Deputy State Fire Marshal Dick Hahn told the Times-News Tuesday.

"I think it's safe to say it's accidental," Hahn said. "The exact ignition source is undetermined. The probable cause is electrical, due to the amount of electrical appliances in the area of origin."

Hahn said the fire likely started in a storage and utility area adjacent to the restroom on the first floor of the lodge. "The main power and electrical panels were in there," he said.

Larry Davenport, manager of the ski area for resort owner Bruce Willis, said he plans to meet with the actor's representatives at Valley Entertainment in Hailey to discuss the fire marshal's determination.

Both structures were insured, Davenport said Monday.

Hahn said while his investigation is complete, the insurance company might choose to examine the electrical components further.

Yellow caution tape hasn't kept visitors from stopping by the blackened scene, a stark contrast with the still-snowy backdrop of Soldier Mountain.

Read more on this story in Wednesday's Times-News.