Portsmouth kebab shop reopens after a fire left it closed for seven months

A KEBAB shop that was closed for months following a fire has reopened its doors.
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Pompey Pizza and Kebab in Kingston Road, Buckland, reopened on Monday, March 2 after being closed for seven months after a fire ripped through the rear of the building on July 24 2019, destroying the interior.

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Director and the son of the shop’s owner, Abtul Yalcin, said: ‘The last seven months have been bad. We have lost customers we have lost nearly everything.

Pompey Kebab & Pizza in Kingston Road, Portsmouth, reopened their doors on Monday, March 2, after being closed for seven months due to a fire which broke out at a business next door to them.

Pictured is: (l-r) Owner Aziz Yalcin and his son and director Abtul Yalcin.

Picture: Sarah Standing (020320-9360)Pompey Kebab & Pizza in Kingston Road, Portsmouth, reopened their doors on Monday, March 2, after being closed for seven months due to a fire which broke out at a business next door to them.

Pictured is: (l-r) Owner Aziz Yalcin and his son and director Abtul Yalcin.

Picture: Sarah Standing (020320-9360)
Pompey Kebab & Pizza in Kingston Road, Portsmouth, reopened their doors on Monday, March 2, after being closed for seven months due to a fire which broke out at a business next door to them. Pictured is: (l-r) Owner Aziz Yalcin and his son and director Abtul Yalcin. Picture: Sarah Standing (020320-9360)
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‘For seven months we haven’t been open, we have had to publicity nothing.

‘Hopefully now that we have opened we’re going to try and spread the word.

‘Everything was trashed when it happened so we have replaced everything.

‘We’re excited (to be opening), it’s good, we’re happy, who wouldn’t be after being shut for seven months.

Firefighters have been tackling a blaze at Pompey Kebab in Kingston Road, Buckland. Picture: Richard LemmerFirefighters have been tackling a blaze at Pompey Kebab in Kingston Road, Buckland. Picture: Richard Lemmer
Firefighters have been tackling a blaze at Pompey Kebab in Kingston Road, Buckland. Picture: Richard Lemmer
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‘We just want the business to go back to how it was before as we’ve lost so many customers.’

The shop has been completely renovated, with both floors being refurbished and new fridges, tiling and windows.

Staff offered 15 per cent off all orders on the opening day to celebrate.

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