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Cann River fire damages three commercial properties and burns popular Squires Cafe to ground

Fire caused damage to three commercial properties in Cann River early Tuesday. Mayor Cr Tom Crook announced support efforts by Council, acknowledging the impact on local economy and residents' wellbeing.

By news@gippsland - 1st May 2024 - Back to News

We were saddened to learn fire damaged three commercial properties in Cann River in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Mayor Cr Tom Crook said council has staff working in the town to offer support during this difficult time - a place officer with local knowledge and a member of our emergency management team. The fire impacted a cafe, vacant shop and a motel. The cafe is a major employer in the local area.

Squire's Cafe - Cann River was devastatingly destroyed by fire in the early hours of this morning, the cafe owner has contributed so much to the community through employment and always supporting local fundraising events and other small businesses

Community support initiative

Cr Crook said, "Being a small, isolated township, Council is aware of the loss of accommodation and a major employer will have a significant impact on the wellbeing of residents and the Cann Valley economy."

"We are assisting affected business owners and their employees by connecting them to the right supports. Assistance for the wider community is also being established by local organisations," he said. Cann River, where two highways meet, is a major rest stop area for people travelling to and from NSW.

Pictures from Darren Chester Facebook page.

Source: http://gippsland.com/

Published by: news@gippsland.com

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