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The cause of a fire in the second storey of the historic Broomfield House, in Neville Street Warkworth on August 30, has been found to be accidental.
Fire investigators say it was likely caused by a match used to light the gas cooker dropping into a bag of clothing in the occupants’ kitchen, above Seafood n Eat It.
It was discovered by the owners’ daughter, after returning home from a grocery shop with her mother.
Two units from the Warkworth Volunteer Fire Brigade quickly responded to the emergency call and soon had the fire under control.
In an amazing show of resilience, the fish and chip shop was open for business that evening.
Owner Kamal Prajapati thanked the brigade for its quick response and customers and the community for their messages of support.
