Tiddington tapas venue remains standing and safe despite fire and smoke damage
FIREFIGHTERS have been thanked for their quick and professional response after a fire broke out at a restaurant in Tiddington.
Multiple crews attended the incident at Connolly’s Tapas Bar in Main Street on Saturday (4th November) afternoon.
Although no flames were obvious, there was a lot of smoke billowing from the family-run restaurant.
The fire service was called at 4.34pm and five fire engines and around 30 firefighters attended, including crews from Stratford and Wellesbourne.
Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service later confirmed: “The fire involved the incoming electrical supply to the building in the basement.”
A spokesperson for Connolly’s Tapas Bar told the Herald the cleanup was under way and they were aiming to be open again very soon.
“We would like to thank the magnificent fire service for their quick and hugely professional response,” they said. “Their calm and informative attitude was so impressive and has to be applauded, especially in such a high pressure and dangerous situation.
“Thankfully nobody was injured in the fire and the building remains standing and safe.
“There is quite a lot of smoke damage but with the help of an amazing community of friends we have already made quite some progress in the clean-up and hope to be back open in no time.
“We will keep all posted via our website Connollystapasbar.co.uk .”
A spokesperson for Warwickshire Fire and Rescue confirmed: “Four crews attended the scene and, on arrival, found a building with an electrical fire in the basement area.
“Crews worked to extinguish the fire and make the premises safe, remaining at the scene for approximately six hours.
“WFRS returned to the premises the next day to check the property and investigate the incident. Police also attended the incident.”
