Firefighters battle a blaze at a downtown takeaway restaurant.
Crews are currently on scene at the incident at Asian Wok, St Mary’s Precinct, Church Street in Chirk.
They told people to stay away from the area.
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22:36Owen Hughes
Go Fund Me has started
A Go Fund Me fundraiser has been launched. Kylie Hall said: “As most of you have sadly seen, Asian Wok in Chirk was hit by a devastating fire tonight 26/07/2024 which completely destroyed the roof area as seen in the photo above. Sadly the damage to the shop is unknown at this time but the cost of rebuilding and reopening is sadly going to cost a fortune. Even if it’s a pound, please help in any way you can and if you can’t donate, please share.”
22:32Owen Hughes
Fire Department Update
North Wales Fire Brigade said: “Four crews, the aerial platform, incident command unit and social care unit are currently on scene responding to a fire in the St Mary’s, Church Street area of Chirk. The initial call was received at 6.49pm and we are asking everyone to stay away from the area.”
22:31Owen Hughes
Crews still on site
Firefighters continue to battle the blaze in Chirk.
20:46Owen Hughes
‘My heart breaks for them’
Social media pages were flooded with messages of support for the owners and staff.
One person said: “I’m so glad no one got hurt, my heart breaks for them all.”
Another added: “I am so sad that my prayers are with the family that they can get back to business as soon as possible and I pray that the Chirk community will come together to support the family. I know that when I lost my home in a fire in 2007, the community I lived in on Merseyside helped me get back on my feet and get back to normality.”
20:39Owen Hughes
Everything is fine and safe
Jason Williams, a local resident, said everyone had escaped safely from the takeaway restaurant. He added that no one was injured but the staff were in shock.
20:33Owen Hughes
Firefighters fight the blaze
20:33Owen Hughes
Photos of the fire
20:17Owen Hughes
“Avoid the area”
Police have issued a message asking drivers and other members of the public to avoid the area.
A spokesperson said: “North Wales Police are advising motorists and the public to avoid Church Street in Chirk due to an incident. Please consider alternative routes when travelling and avoid the area whilst emergency services attend.”
20:16Owen Hughes
Firefighters at the scene of the fire
Firefighters battle a blaze in a city center.
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service said: “Crews are currently on scene responding to an incident at St Mary’s Police Station, Church Street #Chirk – please stay away from the area while we tackle the fire.”
