Brilliant Saddleworth restaurant shares statement after devastating fire that brought village to a standstill

A brilliant restaurant in Saddleworth has been left ‘badly damaged’ after a huge blaze ripped through it yesterday afternoon.

Hot Duck in Uppermill, a modern Chinese establishment tucked above a takeaway, said that the fire on Sunday 6 September has been ‘devastating’.

Both Hot Duck and Hei Hei, which share a building on the village’s high street, will be closed for the foreseeable future.

But in a statement, Hot Duck said they will ‘do everything we can to come back stronger’.

They reassured customers that everyone is safe following the blaze.

Six fire engines from across Greater Manchester scrambled to the fire yesterday, with High Street closed while emergency services attended.

Locals were asked to avoid the area on Sunday evening.

Hot Duck said in a statement: “Thank you to everyone who has reached out over the last 24 hours. As many of you know, our restaurant has suffered a devastating fire affecting our whole building.

“Thankfully, everyone is safe, and for that, we’re incredibly grateful. We are still processing what comes next.

“It’s heartbreaking to see something we’ve worked so hard on over the years so badly damaged.

“The kindness, messages, calls, and offers of help mean more than we can put into words. To our customers, friends, neighbors, suppliers, and the wider community, thank you. Your support has given us hope at a time we really needed it.

“For now, the restaurant will remain closed while we begin the long process of rebuilding. It won’t be easy, but we will do everything we can to come back stronger. We’ll keep you updated. We will be back.”

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