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Fire Marshal: Maryanne’s Diner Fire Was Arson

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Jeff Bohen
The outside of the fire-damaged diner. Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com
The outside of the fire-damaged diner.
Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com

Bristol Township Fire Marshal Kevin Dippolito said Monday that the fire at Maryanne’s Diner in Croydon was arson.

The early-morning fire that  ripped through the popular eatery in Bristol Township left the building in shambles.

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Dippolito wouldn’t comment on specifics but did say the case has been turned over to Bucks County Detectives.

The Fire Marshal’s office completed its investigation into the fire that damaged the kitchen and back of the restaurant on Monday.

Firefighters from Croydon, Levittown and Bensalem were called to the diner in the 200 block of Bristol Pike (Route 13) at about 1:30 a.m. Friday. The blaze was placed under control shortly before 2 a.m.

Fire damage in the rear of the diner. Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com
Fire damage in the rear of the diner.
Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com
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Officials continue to search for evidence by looking at surveillance video from surrounding businesses a police source with knowledge of the investigation said hoping to find who started the fire on tape.

Images sent to LevittownNow.com by readers show yellow caution tape surrounding the one-story business, which had it’s front windows shattered.

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The breakfast and lunch shop is usually open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., according to a business listing.

LevittownNow.com Publisher/Editor Tom Sofield contributed to this report.

 

Jeff Bohen

Jeff Bohen

Jeff Bohen is a former member of LevittownNow.com’s staff. Jeff was born and raised on the streets of Brooklyn, New York. He is an avid New York sports fan who studied and worked in the Mental Health system of four different states. Jeff came to journalism late in life initially desiring to be a sports broadcaster. Mentors at Temple University Dept of Journalism pointed Jeff towards broadcasting and covering news which he’s been doing since 2009. Jeff loves heavy metal, signs and is the best air guitarist he knows. Jeff spends his free time stalking out stories throughout the nooks and crannies of Lower Bucks.