Chaumont diner fire investigation continues after neighbors call authorities
A fire at Laker’s Eats Diner in Chaumont is under investigation after neighbors reported seeing what appeared to be two people lighting a fire at the restaurant.
By the ClickNNY North Country Desk
The Chaumont Fire Department responded to Laker’s Eats Diner around 12:30 a.m. Friday after neighbors across the road reported seeing what appeared to be two people lighting a fire at the restaurant.
Employees said two teenagers had lit a propane heater on the diner’s deck. Fire officials said the situation remains under investigation.
This story was written from a community submission and reviewed by a ClickNNY editor before publication.
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