Pub Bosses 'Determined' Aeronaut Will Reopen


Following New Year fire which has caused severe damage

aeronaut after fire

Bosses at Acton's Aeronaut pub say they've been overwhelmed with messages of support following the New Year fire and are determined to restore it to its former glory.

aeronaut fire damage

An investigation's underway as to what caused the blaze which quickly spread through the packed venue during the celebrations.

The Laine Pub Company own the pub and Director, Dan Mills told Acton W3:

''It’s been a very difficult time for the General Manager and his team but they did an incredible job to evacuate 300 people in such a short space of time.  Everyone is still feeling shocked but recovering well.  The Aeronaut holds a very dear place in all of our hearts so we’re deeply determined to restore it.  

''As for the cause of the fire, we're working with the fire service and other authorities to complete the investigation but we don’t believe it was caused intentionally.

''The damage to the building is extremely severe but we’re already working with our insurers to try and move things along as quickly as we can, we fully intend to repair and reopen as soon as we’re able and we’ll share news with you and the community as soon as we have updates.

''We’re all feeling deeply touched by the messages of support we’ve had from the local community and the support we’ve had from the press and we’ll make sure we keep everyone informed of our progress.''

 

4th January 2017

 

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