All of Gold River shared in the shock and sadness yesterday when we woke up to learn that a fire had destroyed the China House Restaurant and damaged many of the other businesses in the Nimpkish Centre.
The Gold River Fire Department has indicated that the fire started in the kitchen area of the China House, and that it is not suspicious in nature. The Insurance Centre, the Veterinarian Office and Village Video have also suffered major fire, smoke and water damage. The Gold River Deli (at the south end of the building) was left relatively undamaged.
Thankfully, a resident in the Gold Crest Apartments saw the fire around 4:00am and called the Fire Department. Our volunteer Fire Department worked tirelessly throughout the early morning and the rest of the day to save the building and keep the fire from spreading to other businesses.
For now, Edie Merlo of Village Video is looking for a temporary location, and is asking residents to drop off any rentals you may have directly to her or her daughter Deanna.
Dawn Dakin, owner of the Deli, says she expects the Deli to be closed for about a week, due to electricity issues.
Our hearts go out to the Tran Family, Edie, Loretta, Dawn, Dr. Proctor and all the staff that have been affected.
Thank you to the Gold River Fire Department for your long hours and dedication to our community – we are truly lucky to have you all!
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How very sad to all the businesses involved and for everyone in GR. Our thoughts are sent to all of you.
the day after the fire there was bernt food everyware and the windows were smashed
i hope thay open again soon
I felt bad reading this news. My heartfelt to you and your family about the lost. I was even planning top come up for a visit and sit inside the restaurant. I hope everything will be jsut like before.
Hello Gold River. This is so sad to see that on tv last night.We wish you all the best. We had eat there so many times at the china house good food and we love them.
And to Edie love you &Loretta same thing and Dawn same thing love ya. Hope it all works out!! And i know it will because that Gold River!!!Hang in frome The Brandon”s
To the Tran family, you are in my thought’s and prayers during a tough time in your life. I wish you good luck and I will keep my finger’s crossed that you will reopen in the near furture. I always have enjoyed my meal’s at the china house. Hugs to all.
Very sorry to read. Best wishes to all.