Fire of unknown origin early yesterday morning gutted the popular Black Face nightspot and snackette located at 113 Half Mile Wismar.The destroyed propertyThe business place had reportedly closed up shop around 22:00 hours following a blackout on Wismar.Oscar Sampson, who lives next door, said that he was awakened shortly after two, by noises in the street, and shouts of fire. He said that he quickly went outside to investigate, and was shocked to see fire emanating from the business place next door.Several persons called the fire service,Jerseys NFL Wholesale China, it was reported, but by the time the truck arrived the upper flat where the fire started was engulfed.Although the firemen fought valiantly to contain the blaze, their efforts were severely impeded by the absence of fire hydrants. Thus it was that the truck was forced to make several trips to source water,Wholesale China Jerseys, and then return to battle with the raging fire.Sampson’s house which is located to the west of the Black Face night spot had to be doused to prevent the fire from spreading,Cheap Jerseys Authentic, and the family had to eventually run out of the building to escape the intense heat. Several windows were broken as a result of the heat.Sampson said that he was thankful to God, and also the fire service for helping to save his house from further damage.The Bosai fire tender was on the scene rendering assistance, but it too had an initial setback after it was discovered that there was no gasoline to activate the pump which would have pumped the water.Gasoline was soon sourced however, and the two tenders battled the raging fire, which was finally contained,Wholesale China Jerseys, more than two hours later.Neighbours and public-spirited citizens succeeded in saving a freezer,Cheap NFL Jerseys Supply, an ice making machine,Wholesale NFL Jerseys China, some chairs and tables and beverages before the inferno engulfed the lower flat, which housed the night spot and snackette. The upper flat which was once a guest house, was reportedly occupied by the caretaker,Cheap NFL Jerseys China, known as Ben.Initially, many persons who converged on the scene, thought that Ben was trapped in the upper flat,Wholesale Cheap Jerseys, and called out for him frantically, but got no response. Ben eventually turned up at the scene a few hours later to the relief of his worried friends and neighbours.Nigel Williams, the nephew of the proprietor, and who sometimes overlooked the business for his uncle, said that he received a phone call around three yesterday morning informing him of the fire, but by the time he got there the inferno had already engulfed the place.The proprietor, Thomas Giddings, is currently in New York, where he reportedly visits frequently. Williams could not estimate the total loss.Residents of Wismar have repeatedly been calling on the relevant authorities to establish a fire station on that shore, or at the very least, place more fire hydrants at strategic points to ensure easy sourcing of water in cases of fire.