M&P burns down

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-s...wales-13918649

Firefighters have spent the night tackling a major fire at a motorcycle parts and accessories firm in Swansea. They were called to M&P Motorcycles in Gorseinon shortly before 2330 BST on Saturday.

(local resident)
Mr Davies said the building was normally "like a pilgrimage" for motorcyclists, and some were turning up on Sunday morning, unaware of the fire.

Hope they're not too badly damaged, but the article's picture doesn't look good.

I have just had a call from them and been reimbursed for an order placed a few days ago..Lass called Amy said all was destroyed....

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That just makes it worse. Awful news. I know I'm not alone in saying they're the first place I go to look for new bike parts.

EDIT: Website is offline too

[andrewsmith]

They've shut the website until further notice

Busters is also shut aswel, as they worked in the same warehouse

To be honest, they turned me over a couple of times so I'm not shedding any tears for them.

Talking to a bloke here on the rig who lives on Barry Island, he recalls M&P having burned down at least twice in the last 18 years before this...

[andrewsmith]

Originally Posted by dazbo

Talking to a bloke here on the rig who lives on Barry Island, he recalls M&P having burned down at least twice in the last 18 years before this...

Insurance job??
Just seen this on MCN (taking this with a Guardian size pinch of salt)

Originally Posted by MCN

A major fire has destroyed the Swansea headquarters of Europe's largest motorcycle parts and accessories company, M&P Motorcycles.

The company has temporarily re-located to nearby premises where they are currently holding a crisis meeting.

Firefighters were called to the premises in Gorseinon just before 11.30pm on Saturday evening and by midnight onlookers reported that three-quarters of the building was alight. The whole of the building was affected by the blaze.

Fire Officer Steve Bryant said that the fire developed quickly and crews worked to protect nearby buildings, including an adjacent furniture company.

The fire at M&P Motorcycles was within close proximity of the old Mettoys factory in Fforestfach, where a serious tyre blaze has been burning since 16 June.

[Nobbylad]

Originally Posted by Lozzo

To be honest, they turned me over a couple of times so I'm not shedding any tears for them.

+1

Whilst I am thinking there's a certain amount of Karma here, it's going to make pursuing my claim against them more difficult now the goods they should have sold me have probably turned to ashes by now.

Shame for the folk that worked there eh?

Just got a load of stuff from Bitsforbikes and couldn't be happier.

[Viney]

I reckon it was Busters