Police were forced to close Wellgate in Clitheroe this Tuesday after the roof of a coffee shop caught fire. Firefighters were called out to the blaze at the Exchange Coffee Shop at 10.30am after bypassers noticed smoke coming from the roof. A spokesman for the local fire and rescue service said that they believe the fire was accidental.
Exchange Coffee Shop in Clitheroe Catches Fire
Fire crews from the fire stations at Clitheroe and Great Harwood and an aerial ladder platform from Hyndburn were all called out to the fire at the three-storey building. The business owners were left devastated after firefighters battled for several hours before the blaze was finally brought under control using their hose reel jets. The owners of the Exchange coffee shop tweeted: “We have had a fire at our Clitheroe shop. All staff and customers are safe. Please bear with us at this time. Thanks to all who have sent well wishes.”
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According to eyewitnesses, it is believed that the fire was caused by a coffee roaster. Smoke and flames were seen billowing out of the chimney and the roof, and the cafe downstairs was filled with smoke. Some tiles fell from the roof, causing the road to be closed to motor vehicles in the interest of public safety. No one suffered any serious injuries as a result of the fire.
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