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The Star Inn at Harome: Michelin-starred restaurant 'reduced to ashes' | The Star Inn at Harome: Michelin-starred restaurant 'reduced to ashes' |
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The building's thatched roof was "perfect" fuel for a fire, said chef Andrew Pern | The building's thatched roof was "perfect" fuel for a fire, said chef Andrew Pern |
A Michelin-starred restaurant in a 14th Century building has been "reduced to ashes" after its thatched roof caught fire. | A Michelin-starred restaurant in a 14th Century building has been "reduced to ashes" after its thatched roof caught fire. |
Chef Andrew Pern said he was called on Wednesday night and told The Star Inn at Harome, near Helmsley, North Yorkshire, was ablaze. | Chef Andrew Pern said he was called on Wednesday night and told The Star Inn at Harome, near Helmsley, North Yorkshire, was ablaze. |
He said its straw roof was "perfect" fuel for a fire, and the building "didn't stand a chance" once it had taken hold. | He said its straw roof was "perfect" fuel for a fire, and the building "didn't stand a chance" once it had taken hold. |
Firefighters remain at the scene. | Firefighters remain at the scene. |
The building, on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, caught fire shortly after 22:00 GMT. | The building, on the edge of the North York Moors National Park, caught fire shortly after 22:00 GMT. |
A message on the restaurant's Twitter account posted overnight said The Star had been "reduced to ashes" by the flames. | A message on the restaurant's Twitter account posted overnight said The Star had been "reduced to ashes" by the flames. |
At its height, 45 firefighters tackled the blaze, North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service said, adding that all occupants had safely left when crews arrived. | At its height, 45 firefighters tackled the blaze, North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service said, adding that all occupants had safely left when crews arrived. |
Speaking to BBC Radio York, Mr Pern praised quick-thinking staff for their efforts to contain the blaze as they waited for help. | Speaking to BBC Radio York, Mr Pern praised quick-thinking staff for their efforts to contain the blaze as they waited for help. |
"It was smouldering at first and the staff did a brilliant job, they grabbed all the fire extinguishers, got a hosepipe from the cellar, they did an amazing job themselves." | "It was smouldering at first and the staff did a brilliant job, they grabbed all the fire extinguishers, got a hosepipe from the cellar, they did an amazing job themselves." |
"There was nobody in the property, nobody hurt at all," he said. | "There was nobody in the property, nobody hurt at all," he said. |
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By the morning, the extent of the damage to the Star Inn at Harome was apparent | |
Mr Pern, who took ownership of The Star Inn when he was 25, said he expected it would take about a year to get its main dining area up and running again. | Mr Pern, who took ownership of The Star Inn when he was 25, said he expected it would take about a year to get its main dining area up and running again. |
The building's frame had "just about gone", he said, due to the 4ft (1.2m) straw roof. | The building's frame had "just about gone", he said, due to the 4ft (1.2m) straw roof. |
"It's one of those risks that comes with a thatched property, once it took a grip it didn't really stand a chance," he said. | "It's one of those risks that comes with a thatched property, once it took a grip it didn't really stand a chance," he said. |
He added that a newer section of the pub "should be OK, so we'll be able to function in a fashion, somehow". | He added that a newer section of the pub "should be OK, so we'll be able to function in a fashion, somehow". |
Andrew Pern, who took on the Star Inn at Harome in 1996, also is the managing director of restaurants in York and Whitby | Andrew Pern, who took on the Star Inn at Harome in 1996, also is the managing director of restaurants in York and Whitby |
The Star Inn has become one of the most celebrated gastropubs in the country due to its "modern Yorkshire" dishes made from "locally sourced seasonal ingredients". | The Star Inn has become one of the most celebrated gastropubs in the country due to its "modern Yorkshire" dishes made from "locally sourced seasonal ingredients". |
The restaurant is described in the Michelin Guide as "oozing character with its low beamed ceilings". | The restaurant is described in the Michelin Guide as "oozing character with its low beamed ceilings". |
"While the restaurant side has a plush, luxurious feel, it's still very much the village local and you'll find the regulars supping on a pint of bespoke Two Chefs beer in the characterful bar," it reads. | "While the restaurant side has a plush, luxurious feel, it's still very much the village local and you'll find the regulars supping on a pint of bespoke Two Chefs beer in the characterful bar," it reads. |
The Star Inn, which Andrew Pern took on 25 years ago, also has 13 rooms for overnight stays | The Star Inn, which Andrew Pern took on 25 years ago, also has 13 rooms for overnight stays |
Mr Pern, who took charge in 1996, is also the managing director of restaurants in York and Whitby. | Mr Pern, who took charge in 1996, is also the managing director of restaurants in York and Whitby. |
Fellow Michelin-starred Chef Tommy Banks, who owns the nearby Black Swan at Oldstead, said news of the fire was "devastating". | Fellow Michelin-starred Chef Tommy Banks, who owns the nearby Black Swan at Oldstead, said news of the fire was "devastating". |
"Our thoughts are with you Andrew and the whole team," he wrote in a tweet. | "Our thoughts are with you Andrew and the whole team," he wrote in a tweet. |
The fire service said crews expect to be at the scene for some time, adding that a local farmer was helping to remove the thatched roof with a telehandler. | The fire service said crews expect to be at the scene for some time, adding that a local farmer was helping to remove the thatched roof with a telehandler. |
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