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Mikado · 12-27-2007, 05:31 PM

Corner Gas Burns To The Ground - Photos & Video

Craig Huckerby for SooNews.ca
Friday, December 7, 2007, 9:32AM

The Michipicoten Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to aid the Hawk Junction Fire Department just before 10:30 Thursday evening.

Corner Gas , a gas bar and restaurant in Hawk Junction burned to the ground in a blaze of glory Thursday night. As Wawa-news Brenda Grundt her made its way to Hawk, "the flames were casting an amber glow visible from Highway 101" Grundt reports.

Hawk Junction is about 3 hours north east of Sault Ste. Marie.

At the restaurant, flames were shooting through the roof, and a good portion of the roof above the 2nd floor apartment had already collapsed.

As the fire continued, the combined firefighters had their dificulties.

Not only were they seeing the winds increase, they didn't have enough water. The Hawk Junction pumper lost its prime, and couldn't refill its tank. Eventually matters were solved and water was pulled from McVeigh Creek (Finntown). In actuality, although the firefighters were frustrated, it made no difference, the building was already so badly damaged that it couldn't have been saved. Hawk Junction does not have fire hydrants.

Disclaimer:
Maybe i should have put this up on April first......dont worry, the Corner gas set is fine (This was an actual business named Corner Gas )

friendsfan77 · 12-27-2007, 06:02 PM

That sucks about the real building that was lost.

I was worried that the set was gone though when I saw the title of the thread.

Mikado · 12-27-2007, 06:15 PM

Yeah, I thought the same thing when i saw the headline, and I was relieved that the set is ok (I wonder if CTV would have it rebuilt or just cancel the show if it did happen????) I wonder if this was the station that gave Brent Butt the idea in the first place

AB · 12-27-2007, 06:50 PM

It looks like a pretty big fire. Hopefully no body was hurt.

Mikado · 12-27-2007, 07:04 PM

it doesnt say anything about casualties , so, likely the place was empty at the time

Ireneparalegal · 12-27-2007, 11:07 PM

Man oh man Mikey, you worried me there for a moment.

Mikado · 12-27-2007, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Man oh man Mikey, you worried me there for a moment.

Hey, it got everyone's attention, right?

12-27-2007, 05:31 PM	#1
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,880	Corner Gas Burns To The Ground - Photos & Video Corner Gas Burns To The Ground - Photos & Video Craig Huckerby for SooNews.ca Friday, December 7, 2007, 9:32AM The Michipicoten Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to aid the Hawk Junction Fire Department just before 10:30 Thursday evening. Corner Gas , a gas bar and restaurant in Hawk Junction burned to the ground in a blaze of glory Thursday night. As Wawa-news Brenda Grundt her made its way to Hawk, "the flames were casting an amber glow visible from Highway 101" Grundt reports. Hawk Junction is about 3 hours north east of Sault Ste. Marie. At the restaurant, flames were shooting through the roof, and a good portion of the roof above the 2nd floor apartment had already collapsed. As the fire continued, the combined firefighters had their dificulties. Not only were they seeing the winds increase, they didn't have enough water. The Hawk Junction pumper lost its prime, and couldn't refill its tank. Eventually matters were solved and water was pulled from McVeigh Creek (Finntown). In actuality, although the firefighters were frustrated, it made no difference, the building was already so badly damaged that it couldn't have been saved. Hawk Junction does not have fire hydrants. Disclaimer: Maybe i should have put this up on April first......dont worry, the Corner gas set is fine (This was an actual business named Corner Gas ) Attached Images

12-27-2007, 11:07 PM	#6
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	Man oh man Mikey, you worried me there for a moment.
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12-27-2007, 06:02 PM	#2
friendsfan77 - Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 02, 2004 Location: Duluth, GA Posts: 3,165	That sucks about the real building that was lost. I was worried that the set was gone though when I saw the title of the thread.

12-27-2007, 06:15 PM	#3
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,880	Yeah, I thought the same thing when i saw the headline, and I was relieved that the set is ok (I wonder if CTV would have it rebuilt or just cancel the show if it did happen????) I wonder if this was the station that gave Brent Butt the idea in the first place

12-27-2007, 06:50 PM	#4
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,426	It looks like a pretty big fire. Hopefully no body was hurt.

12-27-2007, 07:04 PM	#5
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,880	it doesnt say anything about casualties , so, likely the place was empty at the time