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Hernder Family "Processing" Fire That Burned Down Farm

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Family says it has no way of contacting individuals and organizations impacted by blaze.

The Hernder family says they don't know what's next after a barn on the winery's property caught fire this weekend. 

The fire took place on Saturday night, and was contained to the original barn building on Eighth Avenue Louth in St. Catharines.

It was used to host large events such as weddings and the craft market. 

On Wednesday night, the family posted a statement on social media, saying its banquet halls, wine store, offices, kitchen, apartment for workers and more were destroyed, though the fire didn't spread past the entrance of the warehouse. 

The family also noted that the fire destroyed all documents, computers and hard drives, so there is no way to contact individuals or businesses that have upcoming events scheduled. 

Anyone with upcoming functions at the property is asked to email the family at fire@hernder.com and include your name, event date and hall name. 

As well, while the main wine store was burned down, products can still be purchased at their second location, Hernder on 4th, located in Harvest Barn, in St. Catharines.

It is not yet known what caused the fire. 

A Go Fund Me has also been set up to help the vendors who lost items in the fire. 

 

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