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Fire destroys beloved Italian restaurant in Wetherill Park

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A massive blaze tore through Savannah’s, a popular Italian restaurant in Wetherill Park, overnight. Sixty firefighters battled the flames as nearby residents were evacuated due to toxic smoke. The 27-year-old eatery’s owners hope to rebuild after the devastating loss.

Breakdown
  • Savannah's, a well-known Italian restaurant in Wetherill Park, was destroyed by fire around 1am, shortly after closing. 7s
  • Sixty firefighters battled the blaze, which was intensified by strong winds, and 20 residents from a nearby housing block were evacuated due to toxic smoke. 22s
  • Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire, which is not being treated as suspicious, but a crime scene has been established for a thorough examination. 45s
  • The restaurant had recently undergone significant renovations and was fully booked for most of the Christmas period. 1m 6s
  • Despite insurance coverage, the owners and their families are deeply affected by the loss and hope to eventually rebuild. 1m 36s
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