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Fire destroyed floating restaurant The Dive; propane safely removed, cause undetermined.
A fire destroyed The Dive, a floating restaurant on Lake Winnipesaukee in New Durham, New Hampshire. A propane tank was safely removed from the burning vessel, preventing potential explosion. The restaurant had been operating since July 2018. The cause of the fire remains undetermined, with investigators continuing their examination of the incident.
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Restaurant operation ended by fire of unknown origin
The Dive opened in July 2018 and operated for years before the fire occurred. Emergency responders successfully extracted the propane tank during the incident, averting a more serious hazard. The investigation into what sparked the destruction is ongoing.
Quick action prevented escalation during restaurant vessel fire
Emergency personnel demonstrated swift response by safely removing the propane tank before potential detonation. This action was critical given the floating structure's isolation on the lake. The investigation into the fire's origin continues as authorities work to determine what caused the loss.