‘Beloved’ South Shields fish and chip restaurant explores rebuilding following devastating fire
The owners of a popular South Shields fish and chip restaurant are exploring the possibility of rebuilding following a fire.
The Blue Marlin, based at the Ocean Beach Pleasure Park, on Sea Road, in South Shields, was devastated by a fire during the early hours of Wednesday, November 26.
Tyne and Wear Fire and Rescue Service (TWFRS) dispatched four appliances to the scene from Hebburn, South Shields and Sunderland Central Community Fire Stations.
Crews were at the scene lmost an hour-and-a-half while they tackled the blaze, in which no one was injured.
Following the blaze, the owners of The Blue Marlin took to the restaurant’s Facebook page to say that they were exploring the possibility of rebuilding and reopening.
The post said: “Our beloved family run fish and chip shop, which has proudly served our community for close to 20 years, has suffered a tragic fire.
“The building has been severely damaged, and whilst the investigation is still ongoing, early indications suggest the fire may have been caused by mindless individuals trespassing and acting recklessly.
“We are deeply saddened by the impact this will have on our staff, our family and the local community.
“Our restaurant must remain closed while we work through the aftermath and explore every possible way to rebuild and return.
“If anyone has any information, please contact 101 with the crime reference number 137219A/25.
“We would like to thank everyone who has reached out with kind words and support and we look forward to welcoming you all back.”
Anyone with information about the fire should send Northumbria Police a direct message on social media or use the live chat or report pages on the Force’s website.
If you are unable to contact officers via those ways, then you should call 101, quoting the reference number: 137219A/25.