Hickory's Smokehouse fire: CCTV found as investigations gather pace over blaze
A CCTV recording device has been discovered among the debris at the Hickory's Smokehouse restaurant following a devastating fire.
The restaurant, based at the site of the once popular Kingfisher Club in Wall Heath, was devastated by a fire last Thursday morning.
West Midlands Fire Service's investigation team have been on the scene trying to discover the circumstances of the blaze.
The team confirmed it had recovered CCTV footage from the restaurant, in Kidderminster Road.
They also discovered the contents of a safe with staff tips inside the wrecked restaurant.
Investigators hope they can find clues as to what caused the blaze which started just before 2.30am.
A total of 15 fire crews were called to deal with the blaze with around 100 firefighters on the scene at its height.
The restaurant opened in November last year, replacing iconic nightspot the Kingfisher Club – which once hosted The Drifters and Jimi Hendrix.
The owners of Hickory's, which has five branches in total, said they were distraught for their team and the local community.
In the aftermath of the fire the firm tweeted: "We are so overwhelmed with your amazing messages of support. Our guests are just the best."
