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Big Sur forum: Fire today at Ventana Inn

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   Pacific Grove, California
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PGdenizen
Posted on: 2:05 am, August 11, 2008

I just saw a report on the news about a fire at Ventana Inn that started in the restaurant, Cielo. No one was hurt, and I'm not sure about the extent of the damage. A spokesman said that the structure of the hotel was not destroyed and that he expects the owners to repair rather than rebuild. It was clear that part of the roof was destroyed. Those poor folks got through the Big Sur fires, and now this.

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   Pacific Grove, California
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PGdenizen
Posted on: 2:44 pm, August 11, 2008

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Kibblesmom
Posted on: 6:38 pm, August 11, 2008

Ouch!

Not good. Hope they're able to make quick repairs and get re-opened soon.

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syrahgirl
Posted on: 1:20 am, August 12, 2008

We love Cielo, I'm glad there were not any injuries and I hope everything works out for them! I have recommended this restaurant many times to those looking for a great meal in Big Sur. Thanks for the update, PG! :)

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LosAngelesTravelBug
Posted on: 7:56 pm, August 18, 2008

My husband just got a voice mail message from Cielo. We had made dinner reservations for September 5th, and they called to let us know that due to the fire on August 10th the restaurant is closed indefinitely. So sad! The home page of their website says the cause of the fire is unknown. They've been through so much lately! I hope the re-build goes quickly and easily.

We'll be staying at PRI Sep 5-6 so we'll go over to Cielo and take pictures if we can.

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   Carol Stream, Illinois
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Posted on: 8:59 pm, August 25, 2008

I just got a phone call today from Cielo to make sure were aware of the fire....of which I was not...and to cancel our Sept. 18th reservations. I have been so busy getting my kids ready for college that I have not been on TA that much. Anyway....restaurant destroyed and will probably not re-open until April 2009. I feel so bad for the folks out there and so bummed for us as we were looking forward to our dinner there. I hope for their sake they are able to reopen sooner.

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