A three-alarm fire gutted Burnaby‘s Marine Pub early Saturday morning.
Firefighters arrived on scene at 2:30 a.m. to find “flames pouring out of the roof,” according to Burnaby Asst. Fire Chief Bryan Kirk.
Kirk says early reports suggest the fire started at the back of the pub where some plastic deck chairs were located.
Eleven fire trucks and more than 30 firefighters were called to help contain the blaze.
Kirk says the popular local pub appears to be a “complete loss” but firefighters were able to prevent flames from spreading to a nearby beer and wine store.
No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is unknown, but it is considered suspicious. An investigation is underway.
The destruction of the pub leaves 22 people without a job. Many employees have worked at the local watering hole for more than 20 years.
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