Boston garden centre food re-opens after business hit by fire

Staff were evacuated and the food hall was closed for the day after the blaze at the back of the business on Wainfleet Road, Fishtoft.

Crews from Boston, Kirton, and Leverton stations were all involved in tackling the fire.

They used three hose reels, two jets and breathing apparatus. Lincolnshire Fire and Rescue was supported by a Lincolnshire Police drone, which captured dramatic video images from above to help them tackle the fire safely.

Johnson’s reported yesterday that everyone was safe, and the pets at the centre were all okay as well.

The food store at the centre was closed for the day but it was due to reopen today.

In a Facebook post yesterday on the Johnson’s page, it stated: “Very pleased to announce that the food hall WILL BE OPEN TOMORROW, Monday 6th April, as usual for all your essentials including pet supplies, some Seacroft Mobility essentials and limited supplies for your garden including compost.

“Please support us, we are part of your community, but remember, only come for your essential supplies.

“Huge thank you from all the staff for your overwhelming messages of support today.

"The staff are all a little in shock, but we are relieved that nobody has been hurt."