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​Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ About the fire at BLUEY’S 

When did the fire occur?
  • The fire occurred on Saturday morning October 15th at 1.15, nobody was present at our venue at that time.
  • The local fire department was contacted by a resident and present at the scene quickly, where they scaled it up to a large fire and evacuated the upstairs apartments.
  • The fire was extinguished at 3.20 after which the upstairs apartments were checked for safety and residents where allowed to return.

Did anyone get injured?
  • Thankfully nobody got injured, although one person was checked by ambulance personnel for smoke inhalation on site.
  • Although nobody got injured, we do sympathise with our upstairs neighbours who endured a night of fright and insecurity.

What was the source of the fire?
  • We know that the fire started in our storage/prep kitchen and dishwashing area.
  • The source is currently still under investigation by the local fire department and the involved insurance companies.
  • As soon as we know more we will update.

What parts of the cafe are damaged?
  • Unfortunately our whole cafe suffered damage due to either direct flames, heat, soot, smoke or water.
  • Our insurance has declared the cafe a total loss.

Are you insured?
  • We are covered for damaged goods and inventory but not for ‘company damage’ such as loss of income, cover for running costs etc.
  • We are currently filing damage claims in cooperation with other involved parties. For now we are unsure as to the extent of our cover.

What will happen now?
  • We are currently waiting until all involved parties have visited the venue and assessed the damage in order to file reports.
  • The location will then be released and a plan will be made for a cleaning operation, a professional company will be tasked with this.
  • First, all the structural aspects of the building will be fully restored, after which we are responsible for the interior of the building.
  • In the mean time we are setting up a salvage operation of our own, to try and save some of our furniture and goods. More information to follow.

(When) Will you reopen?
  • We will do everything we can to reopen BLUEY’S as soon as we can.
  • Initial estimates predict that it will take between 4-6 months to clean, rebuild and refurbish our cafe and reopen for the public, but we hope to do this as soon as possible.

How can I help?
  • You can help us financially by donating to our GoFundMe campaign. All funds raised will go towards running costs and the recovery operation.
  • You can volunteer your time & skills by subscribing to our Task Force.
  • You can spread the word by following, sharing and liking our messages on socials.

How do I keep informed?
  • You can subscribe to our newsletter and follow us on Instagram and Facebook
  • You can attend the fundraiser events which we are currently organising, keep an eye on our socials!

See you soon on the Island!


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