It’s expected Jaks on Loch Promenade will be shut for at least a week after the blaze.

More than 20 firefighters helped to deal with the incident, which is thought to have been caused by an electrical fault.

Station officer Richard Harvey says fire crews, along with engineers, will be back on site this morning (Thurs) to continue assessing the damage.

Jaks' staff and directors are thanking emergency services for their help and customers for their messages of support.

Owner Andrew Gibbs says while it’s frustrating, the main thing is no-one was injured.

Manx Utilities Engineers say they don't believe they will need to disconnect power supplies in the area again, so there shouldn't be any further power outages.




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JAKs ready for reopening tonight?

A busy Douglas pub and restaurant is hoping to reopen this evening after a fire broke out on Wednesday night.

JAKs Bar and Steakhouse on Loch Promenade saw more than 200 staff and customers evacuate the building after an electrical fault caused a blaze in a stairway.

Fortunately, nobody was injured during the incident.

Damage to the bar and restaurant areas was minimal and owner Andy Gibbs says work is continuing to make sure it is ready to reopen again.

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