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Anahim Lake's Dutchman Restaurant lost in fire
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A well known restaurant has burned down in the small community of Anahim Lake.
On January 7th, 2013 at approximately 3:10 pm, Anahim Lake RCMP responded to a report of a structure fire at the Dutchman Restaurant. RCMP attended the location and confirmed the building was closed and no one was inside.
As Anahim Lake does not have a Fire Department, police requested the assistance of the Ulkatcho Indian Band who own a pumper truck in the community. The pumper truck attended within minutes of the initial call and both driver and police sprayed water on the blaze.
The fire was contained in the initial stages, and while the structure was still sound, local residents banded together along with police assistance and were able to save some of the owners more valuable property, including some sentimental items.
Unfortunately the fire later spread into the roof and ceiling of the structure and could not be stopped. At approximately 9:30pm the structure became completely engulfed in flames and it quickly burned to the ground.
Police cordoned off the area and remained on scene for the safety of the public.
Fortunately no one was injured as a result of the fire.
The investigation is still on going at this time but police do not believe the fire was suspicious and therefore arson is not a factor.
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