Black Walnut is on fire. #ldnont

Owner Ed Etheridge raced to the scene at around 2 a.m. as if in a dream, he said. He told me it’s a devastating loss and when I asked if they’d rebuild, he responded without hesitation, ‘Of course.’

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Crews are still battling this fire.

A lot of the building has already come down. #ldnont

This morning Wortley Village looks a lot different.

@LondonMorning As a resident in the Village I look forward to hearing of potential ways we can contribute to the reconstruction of the Black Walnut.

Hopefully you will let us know how we can support the folks @BlackWalnutBake & especially any employees who might be laid off (because of what I assume will be a long term closure). #ldnont

Oh that is heartbreaking!!

@CBCLondon So sorry! We love Black Walnut and will eagerly await news of their return!

Nooooo 😢