Mick Fleetwood's restaurant tragically burns to the ground amid Hawaii wildfires

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Mick Fleetwood's local restaurant tragically burned to the ground from wildfires spreading in Maui

Fleetwood Mac leader Mick Fleetwood's Hawaii restaurant, Fleetwood's on Front Street, tragically burned down during raging wildfires spreading across the island of Maui this week.

Mick, who has called Hawaii home for many years, first opened the upscale-casual American restaurant with a rooftop bar and breathtaking ocean views on Front Street in 2012. The classy food spot known for its delicious seafood dishes was met with great acclaim from Hawaii visitors and residents for the past 11 years until the local business sadly burned down.

Mick Fleetwood's restaurant tragically burns to the ground amid Hawaii wildfires qeithixxiqedinvMick Fleetwood first opened the doors to his famous upscale-casual American restaurant in 2011 (Jim Ruymen/UPI/REX/Shutterstock)
Mick Fleetwood's restaurant tragically burns to the ground amid Hawaii wildfiresThe wildfires spanning the island of Maui have already destroyed hundreds of homes and killed 36 people (AP)

The former drummer posted the heartbreaking news on his Twitter saying: "Maui and the Lahaina community have been my home for several decades," and continued: "This is a devastating moment for Maui, and many are suffering unimaginable loss. Fleetwood's on Front Street has been lost and while we are heartbroken, our main priority is the safety of our dear staff and team members."

The deadly wildfires began several days ago as thousands of Hawaii residents were forced to evacuate their homes. Firefighters are fighting to contain the dangerous flames, but so far the fires have killed 36 people with several communities completely burned to the ground. The wildfires have been fuelled by a dry summer and strong winds from a passing hurricane.

Fans of the famous former drummer took to Twitter responding to the heartbreaking loss of his small business with many sharing the special memories they've created at Fleetwood's on Front Street.

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Mick Fleetwood's restaurant tragically burns to the ground amid Hawaii wildfiresFans take to Twitter to share their favorite memories at Fleetwood's on Front Street (Facebook)

One fan Tweeted: "Heartbreaking loss. I celebrated my anniversary at your place last year. Spent the day on that special street. Maui will rebuild stronger than ever. I will help however I can."

Another supporter added: "Had my Mom’s last birthday dinner there in 2020 right before the world shut down. So thankful for that memory. Took her to see Fleetwood Mac in 2019 for the birthday prior. She was your biggest fan!"

And a third wrote: "I am so very sorry to hear this and to see the horrible devastation of such a beautiful place…thank you for the update your fans have been thinking of you and all the others on the island."

Mick is a musician, songwriter and actor. He is famously known as the drummer, co-founder, and leader of the legendary rock band Fleetwood Mac. The talented performer was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame with Fleetwood Mac in 1998 before quitting the music industry. Now, Mick lives on the island of Maui in Hawaii and is reportedly single as he ran his successful small business.

Caroline Gaspich

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