Miami Restaurant Owner Heartbroken as Demolition Destroys Dream Business After Explosion
WPLG Local 10December 5, 20251 min2,063 views
7 connectionsΒ·8 entities in this videoβDevastating Demolition Day
- π A restaurant owner in Florida City experienced a "nightmare" as demolition commenced on the strip mall housing her business.
- π₯ The building, Caribbean's Heart restaurant, was severely damaged by a propane gas explosion and subsequent fire nearly seven months prior.
- ποΈ Sky 10 footage captured the demolition of the Florida City restaurant, which had never had the chance to open.
The Explosion and Its Aftermath
- β οΈ An explosion, reportedly caused by a gas crew turning on cooking equipment, rocked the strip mall.
- π€ The incident resulted in a partial roof collapse, injuring 10 people, including the owner who was airlifted to a hospital.
- βοΈ The owner is now suing the gas company, with her attorney stating the tragedy was preventable and represented her "life savings."
Ongoing Investigation
- π The exact cause of the gas explosion remains under investigation.
- π The owner, a teacher, had saved everything to build her dream restaurant, only to have it destroyed on what was supposed to be her grand opening day.
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