On February 20, a fire broke out in the early morning at the Jimmy Chung Chinese restaurant located on the beach at the port of Aberdeen, Scotland. According to the local fire department, a report was received from nearby residents at 4:20 AM, noting thick smoke billowing from the restaurant. Two fire engines arrived within 5 minutes, but the fire was extremely fierce.
This restaurant, which included both a bar and a buffet area, was quite large. Since there was high wind that morning, the fire quickly spread to the adjacent building. The fire department urgently dispatched three additional fire engines, with a total of 70 personnel involved in firefighting efforts, and the fire was not contained until 2:00 PM.
It is reported that there was no one staying in the restaurant overnight, and the fire did not result in any casualties; however, the restaurant was severely damaged. It is estimated that it will be difficult to resume operations in the short term.
On Valentine's Day, February 14, the Chinese-run Bistro and Noodle Bar in the seaside town of Coleraine, Northern Ireland, was packed with customers. At 6:35 PM, while most guests were still having pre-dinner drinks, the restaurant’s smoke alarm suddenly sounded, and thick smoke poured out from the kitchen. The manager asked the diners to leave the premises immediately. Within less than ten minutes, the entire restaurant was shrouded in thick smoke.
Six fire engines arrived in a timely manner, and firefighters raced against time to climb ladders and spray water around the restaurant. Because the restaurant was located on a busy main street adjacent to several other eateries, firefighters urgently evacuated customers from the surrounding restaurants.
After a two-hour battle, the open fire was eventually extinguished, and surrounding shops were not affected; however, the Chinese restaurant itself suffered massive damage.
It is understood that both accidents originated in the kitchen and may have been related to deep-fryers. The Chinese Takeaway Association reminds restaurant operators to regularly inspect facilities to ensure they meet safety standards, to never use kitchenware that does not meet EU standards, to ensure that designated personnel are responsible for checking that kitchen appliances and electrical equipment are turned off before finishing their shifts, and to ensure that fire and smoke alarms are kept in working condition year-round.
It is reported that there was no one staying in the restaurant overnight, and the fire did not result in any casualties; however, the restaurant was severely damaged. It is estimated that it will be difficult to resume operations in the short term.
On Valentine's Day, February 14, the Chinese-run Bistro and Noodle Bar in the seaside town of Coleraine, Northern Ireland, was packed with customers. At 6:35 PM, while most guests were still having pre-dinner drinks, the restaurant’s smoke alarm suddenly sounded, and thick smoke poured out from the kitchen. The manager asked the diners to leave the premises immediately. Within less than ten minutes, the entire restaurant was shrouded in thick smoke.
Six fire engines arrived in a timely manner, and firefighters raced against time to climb ladders and spray water around the restaurant. Because the restaurant was located on a busy main street adjacent to several other eateries, firefighters urgently evacuated customers from the surrounding restaurants.
After a two-hour battle, the open fire was eventually extinguished, and surrounding shops were not affected; however, the Chinese restaurant itself suffered massive damage.
It is understood that both accidents originated in the kitchen and may have been related to deep-fryers. The Chinese Takeaway Association reminds restaurant operators to regularly inspect facilities to ensure they meet safety standards, to never use kitchenware that does not meet EU standards, to ensure that designated personnel are responsible for checking that kitchen appliances and electrical equipment are turned off before finishing their shifts, and to ensure that fire and smoke alarms are kept in working condition year-round.
