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The fire was started by a handyman trying to melt snow from the roof with a blowtorch. Nobody was injured thank god, though the building is a complete write off. The worker on the roof tried to put out the fire himself, but eventually was overcome by the fire and was rescued by firefighters. Early estimates peg the damage in the area of $1 million.
Fate struck again this morning just after 6am further on Biggar Ave. I heard the trucks responding as I was shaving and shook my head in disbelief, not again? This time it was a house fire, again god was looking down and all five occupants of the home got out.
Some good Bartonville neighbourhood news, a documentary film crew is moving in tomorrow to take over the Bell Air Grill, located at Barton Street East and Sherman Ave North. The "History Channel" project is entitled "The Underground". No doubt the authentic fifties dinner feel of this little gem of an eatery that gives life to its bleak surroundings is what attracted location managers. The diner is home to some of the best Polish food you can get in this city. For location info click on the link in the side bar.
Later,
Kenaz
