Future Of London Celebrity Haunt Chiltern Firehouse Unclear After Closure Due To Fire

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The future of Chiltern Firehouse – regular host to celebrity parties and entertainment industry events – is unclear following a fire causing widespread damage on February 14.

BBC News reports on the extent of the damage caused by burning wood falling from a pizza oven, and quotes architect Harriet Pillman saying the initial stages of recovery work would take at least a year, and it could be three years before the famous haunt is ready to re-open.

The former fire station, built in 1889, was converted into a 26-suite hotel and restaurant in 2013. Such an extended closure, it is feared, could have a negative knock-on effect on other local businesses.

The building was evacuated following the fire, and no one was harmed. Andre Balazs, owner of Chiltern Firehouse, said in a statement: “Earlier this evening, a fire broke out at Chiltern Firehouse.