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Crews battling fire at Bobcaygeon restaurant

KAWARTHA LAKES-Early risers heading to Tim Hortons in Bobcaygeon for their coffee this morning were among the first to notice a fire at Rileys Bar and Grill in Bobcaygeon.

The call to emergency crews came in around 5:45 am this morning. The restaurant in located on Canal Street, near the Tim Hortons. New owners, Don and Laurie Riley, had recently taken over and done extensive renovations.

Courtesy Robert Sixsmith

Crews from Bobcaygeon, Fenelon Falls, Emily and Dunsford all responded to the call. The fire department says the building sustained major damage, estimated to be around $1million dollars. The Fire Marshall’s Office has been called in to investigate the cause of the blaze.

No one was injured.

 

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Pamela Vanmeer
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