Police discover bizarre find that set one local deli shop ablaze
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Local restaurants and spaces are essential in a community.
Yet, a tight-knit community of North Bondi recently got rocked by a devastating event.
The incident, which resembled a crime thriller scene, left residents and business owners in a state of shock and concern.
Lewis' Continental Deli, famous for its kosher dishes and Jewish delicacies, was engulfed in flames early Sunday morning.
Emergency services rushed to the corner of Curlewis Street after receiving reports of the fire after 4 am.
It took firefighters an hour to bring the fire under control.
More than 20 residents in the units above the deli were evacuated without injury.
However, the deli was left gutted by the fire.
The situation escalated when police discovered a jerry can from the scene, which raised immediate suspicions about the nature of the fire.
NSW Police Inspector Ellen Jackson has not ruled out any motives, as the investigation is still in its early stages.
However, she reassured the public that there was no immediate threat.
The police also had no specific reason to believe the deli was targeted.
The community is no stranger to fire-related incidents.
Several months ago, a fire broke out in the unit above Lewis' Continental Deli due to an e-bike battery explosion.
The loss of Lewis' Continental Deli was not just a blow to the local economy but to the cultural fabric of the area.
This incident was a stark reminder of the fragility of our local businesses and the importance of community support in times of crisis.
It also highlighted the potential dangers lurking within everyday establishments.
The police urged anyone with information about the fire to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers.
We extend our sympathies to the owners of Lewis' Continental Deli.
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Yet, a tight-knit community of North Bondi recently got rocked by a devastating event.
The incident, which resembled a crime thriller scene, left residents and business owners in a state of shock and concern.
Lewis' Continental Deli, famous for its kosher dishes and Jewish delicacies, was engulfed in flames early Sunday morning.
Emergency services rushed to the corner of Curlewis Street after receiving reports of the fire after 4 am.
It took firefighters an hour to bring the fire under control.
Lewis' Continental Deli was a staple for Jewish delicacies in the area. Image Credit: Google Maps
More than 20 residents in the units above the deli were evacuated without injury.
However, the deli was left gutted by the fire.
The situation escalated when police discovered a jerry can from the scene, which raised immediate suspicions about the nature of the fire.
NSW Police Inspector Ellen Jackson has not ruled out any motives, as the investigation is still in its early stages.
However, she reassured the public that there was no immediate threat.
The police also had no specific reason to believe the deli was targeted.
The community is no stranger to fire-related incidents.
Several months ago, a fire broke out in the unit above Lewis' Continental Deli due to an e-bike battery explosion.
The loss of Lewis' Continental Deli was not just a blow to the local economy but to the cultural fabric of the area.
This incident was a stark reminder of the fragility of our local businesses and the importance of community support in times of crisis.
It also highlighted the potential dangers lurking within everyday establishments.
The police urged anyone with information about the fire to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers.
We extend our sympathies to the owners of Lewis' Continental Deli.
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