The cause of a fire at GB Pizza in Margate during the early hours of this morning (October 9) is being investigated.
Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to the Marine Drive restaurant at 4.04am. Three crews and Kent Police attended. The road was closed while crews dealt with the incident.
A Kent Fire and Recue Service spokesperson said: “Kent Fire and Rescue Service was called to a fire in a restaurant in Marine Drive, Margate. Three fire engines attended, and crews wearing breathing apparatus tackled the fire with hose reel jets. Kent Police also attended.
“There were no reported injuries and the cause is being investigated.”
Fire crews finished at the scene at 7.58am.
The award-winning pizza restaurant, which has only just been refurbished and marks 10 years in business this month, has been operating since 2012 and was founded by Lisa Richards and her partner Rachel Seed. Sadly, Rachel passed away in 2018.
Kent Police has been contacted for further details.
