Community & Business
20 September, 2024
Café closed until further notice
Owner Josh Wallace and the team posted a facebook message thanking everyone for their support and to “stay tuned for updates”.
The cafe was “well involved” in the blaze which started at about 5.30am, according to the Queensland Fire Department, with the fire contained within the hour. The AFD had assisted in initial investigations with Queensland police into the cause of the fire.
A spokesperson from Queensland Police said the blaze was deemed “non-suspicious” but the cause of the fire was yet to be determined.
The Café, which suffered some structural damage, has been operating since 2013 and employs eight local staff seven days a week.
Police confirmed the other businesses in the complex suffered minor damage including the Tolga Bakery. The owners also took to Facebook, thanking well-wishers and in particular, fire and emergency services.
“Thank you to everyone who phoned, sent messages, talked to us and helped us during the fire this morning. We would also like to personally thank the awesome Firefighters from the Atherton & Mareeba Fire Stations, the Queensland Police Service & Queensland Ambulance Officers. It’s not the kind of phone call you wish on anybody to get at 5:30am in the morning.
“Thankfully nobody was injured.
“Words cannot express the gratitude we feel for all of the support. It’s a privilege to be a member of this community.” - Anthony, Erin, Liam & Tolga Bakery Staff.
