The fire that destroyed Jimmy John’s restaurant on Route 202
in Chadds Ford last weekend has been ruled accidental.
Pennsylvania State Police Fire Marshall Tpr. Tim Greene
issued a press release to that effect Tuesday, May 4.
“The fire occurred in the kitchen near the grill area,” the
release said. “Employees tried to extinguish the fire but were unsuccessful and
called 911. … This fire investigation has been ruled accidental in nature.”
The first of three alarms was called at 8:19 a.m. Saturday,
May 1, the day the restaurant was to have celebrated its 70th
anniversary. At least 10 fire companies from both Delaware and Chester counties
responded, with one fire fighter needing to be transported to Riddle Memorial
Hospital with minor injuries. No other injuries were reported.
Greene’s statement confirms comments from employees who said
Saturday that the fire flared from the grill area. About six employees and
three customers were in the restaurant when the fire started.
Owner Roger Steward said Tuesday he still hadn’t gotten over
the shock of the fire saying it was “surreal.” However, he reiterated his
desire to rebuild.
Steward and other employees were on site Tuesday, continuing
the cleanup.
About Rich Schwartzman
Rich Schwartzman has been reporting on events in the greater Chadds Ford area since September 2001 when he became the founding editor of The Chadds Ford Post. In April 2009 he became managing editor of ChaddsFordLive. He is also an award-winning photographer.
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