VIDEO: Fire reduces Michelin-starred restaurant at a 14th century building to ashes
A videograb shows Harome's Star Inn on fire.
A fire destroyed a 14th century building in North Yorkshire on Wednesday night.
The building also housed a Michelin-starred restaurant that was reduced to ashes.
Dozens of firefighters spent hours trying to put out the fire at Harome's Star Inn in North Yorkshire after it erupted around 10 pm.
The exact extent of the damage remained unknown, but owner and chef Andrew Pern said the building's original structure had "almost disappeared."
Andrew told local media, "It's one of those risks that comes with a thatched property, once it took a grip it didn't really stand a chance.”
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue said nine fire engines were sent to the scene to fight the fire after restaurant staff reported the inferno.
The cause remains unknown.
Local residents said, “All occupants of the property were out when the crews arrived.
“At its peak, the incident saw the presence of nine aircraft, an aerial ladder platform, a water tank, a health care unit and a command unit.
The Harome's Star Inn has been regularly indicated in the list of the best restaurants and gastroropolis since the arrival of Pern.
The Michelin Guide describes the place as "oozing character with its low beamed ceilings", while adding diners would find “regulars supping on a pint of bespoke Two Chefs beer in the characterful bar.”
