Overview
- Fire crews arrived around 6 a.m. on Dec. 12 to heavy smoke and fast‑spreading flames at S79W15851 Aud Mar Drive.
- Police consider the restaurant, event space and the attached residence a total loss.
- All occupants were evacuated safely and were taken to the hospital as a precaution, with no serious injuries reported.
- Responders fought a 2‑alarm blaze in freezing conditions without nearby hydrants, using tanker shuttles, portable reservoirs and mutual aid from more than 10 departments.
- The State Fire Marshal is examining the origin of the fire, and police have restricted access near Ladwig Drive, Aud Mar Drive and parts of Woods Road.