AN UPPERMILL restaurant that was devastated by fire has vowed to come back.
Emergency services launched a major operation that saw the village’s High Street closed for several hours to tackle the fire at Hot Duck on Sunday, September 7.
No-one was injured in the incident, but the building itself has been damaged, along with the premises being gutted.
However, Hot Duck says it will return.
In a statement, its owners said: “Our restaurant has suffered a devastating fire, affecting our whole building.
“Thankfully, everyone is safe, and for that, we’re incredibly grateful.
“We are still processing what comes next. It’s heartbreaking to see something we’ve worked so hard on over the years so badly damaged.
“The messages, calls, and offers of help mean more than we can put into words.
“To our customers, friends, neighbours, suppliers, and the wider community, thank you.
“Your support has given us hope at a time we really needed it.
“For now, the restaurant will remain closed while we begin the long process of rebuilding.
“It won’t be easy, but we will do everything we can to come back stronger. We’ll keep you updated. We will be back.”
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