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A fire broke out at Bistro Roca in Blowing Rock, prompting a swift response from emergency services.

Updated on: Jan 25, 2026, 22:53:29 IST

By Shweta Kukreti

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A fire erupted at Bistro Roca at 8.30 am on Sunday, prompting a swift response from emergency services, according to the town of Blowing Rock.

A fire bork out at Bistro Roca in Blowing Rock that required emergency services' intervention. (X@ncfirefighters)

Emergency crews arrived at the location to combat the flames. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported, as per WCNC.

Bistro Roca has been a longstanding establishment in the Blowing Rock community. The cause of the fire is still being investigated.

"Bistro Roca is currently experiencing a structure fire, the town of Blowing Rock stated in a post on Facebook. “No injuries are reported. Thank you to our emergency services for their rapid response. Please give them room to operate. Very sad for a staple here in Blowing Rock.”

Meanwhile, several pictures and videos of the Blowing Rock restaurant fire surfaced on social media platform X.

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Wonderland Trail closed amid Blowing Rock restaurant fire

Blowing Rock Police Department stated that Wonderland Trail has been shut down from the 200 block down to Laurel Lane due to the blaze.

Bistro Roca is situated at 143 Wonderland Trail. As stated on its website, Antlers Bar commenced operations in 1932 and holds the distinction of being the oldest bar in North Carolina that has been in continuous service.

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Shweta Kukreti
Shweta Kukreti has over 8 years of experience in covering Indian and world politics. She joined the Hindustan Times in 2024 and is primarily assigned to the US desk. She currently works as Deputy Chief Content Producer and reports on a wide range of topics, including US politics, immigration issues (especially H-1B visa) and major global events. Shweta strongly emphasizes team operations, which encompasses monitoring news, delegating tasks, editing, developing comprehensive coverage strategies, and crafting engaging, and data-informed narratives. She received the Digi Star Award at the Hindustan Times within a year of joining for her broad coverage of US politics. In 2025, she earned both a promotion and a redesignation, a significant achievement recognising her contributions and the strong value she brings to the team. She has previously worked with the Indian Express, HTDS, ANI and Republic World. Seniors in all the media organisations recognised her work. Regarding education, she earned a BA (Hons.) in Political Science and a master's degree from Delhi University, and she pursued a PG Diploma in English Journalism from the Indian Institution of Mass Communication (IIMC). She also holds a diploma in Women's Empowerment and Development from IGNOU University and a French certification course from Alliance Française de Delhi. If not working, you can find her exploring the hills and engaging in adventurous activities in Rishikesh and Himachal Pradesh. She loves to play badminton, volleyball, and chess, and spend time with her friends and family. She also enjoys spiritual activities.Read More

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