Fire at the fest!

[Hatter]

I heard this morning that there is/was a fire in the food booth area of the Narrows.  Does anyone know more?
I didn't even know that Peterson was getting divorced. lol.

[escherblacksmith]

Kare 11 Coverage

crazy, no more chicken shack, I wonder what was nearby.

[LadyFae]

Fox 9 has been covering the story pretty well this morning. Scotch Eggs, Cheese Curds, Rouges Chicken and three other booths in that area are either completely destroyed or heavily damaged. Fire is out, gates will open today at 10 and the Narrows to Witchwood are closed today (for cleanup, I'm sure) but should be open as normal tomorrow.

[DonaCatalina]

I am sorry to hear about this. It seems to be the year for it, sadly enough.

[saphire_glade]

wow... it couldn't have waited one more week? I know there will be a lot of people missing their scotch eggs. Especially since I heard random rumor that it was their last year.

[Merlin the Elder]

Good Grief! What next?!?  No injuries, I trust?

[auntiegiggles]

No injuries.  Thank goodness!

[drow]

alas, the scotch eggs!

[LadyJessica]

Glad to hear that everyone is ok.  Here's hoping for a speedy rebuild for your faire.

[Storm]

Cheese curds was alive and well today!....Everything between them and the jewelry booth on the top of the hill was closed down....

[winterland]

Yes it was strange seeing the burned booths. Sorry to see that had happen.   

[majikah]

Random dragon attack.

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

A few photos I took on Sunday. There was the fence that prevented patrons from going too close to where the fire took place, along with enough large holes to get better shots.. Sure will be different next season.



Charred remains...Reports stated possible propane tank caused the blaze.

[William_MacKean]

Propane tank was out back.  Its safety valve popped from the heat, but I don't think it caused any of the blaze.  Maybe a pilot light or grease spillage.  We will know more soon.

[groomporter]

Considering how high the winds were on Thursday... Very few booths are very air tight. It would not be surprising if the wind blew out a pilot light and someone turning on an electrical switch caused a spark... or leaves, napkins, or paper plates got blown near a pilot light, or the wind frayed an old electrical line that was already worn...