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'Selfless' restaurant manager gave food and drink to emergency crews during industrial estate inferno"It can’t be underestimated how much assistance this was at a very challenging incident

for all involved."NewsKatie Williams and Gemma Ryder Reporter22:29, 12 Dec 2024Nigel Brooks with Local Area Commander Elaine McArthur-Kerr and Sgt Jim Gowling(Image: Police Scotland) A

"selfless" restaurant manager has been praised for his support of emergency services battling a massive blaze at a Scots industrial estate.

Nigel Brooks, manager of The Brucefield Farm, provided food and drinks to emergency responders on Saturday as firefighters worked tirelessly to contain a large fire at a unit in the

Brucefield estate.

‌ Out of concern for visitor safety, Nigel canceled all 100 bookings for the evening after the fire broke out. However, he chose to open the doors of his restaurant to police and

firefighters who remained at the scene for hours, reports Edinburgh Live.

‌(Image: West Lothian Council) In recognition of his kindness, West Lothian officers presented Nigel with a letter of gratitude, commending him for his selfless actions during the emergency.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland West Lothian said: "Local Area Commander Elaine McArthur-Kerr and Sgt Jim Gowling returned to the locus of a serious fire at Brucefield Industrial Estate

West Lothian over the weekend of 7th December, to meet with Nigel Brooks to hand deliver a letter of gratitude.

Article continues below "Nigel is the manager of a local restaurant, The Brucefield Farm and made the decision to cancel all of his 100 bookings for the evening over safety concerns for

those visiting the area due to the fire and the smoke it was generating. He didn’t want to unknowingly put his customers at any risk.

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"He ensured that his premises allowed access within to support the emergency services on scene, providing an area for a brief rest from the cold, use of facilities and some food and drink

for responders.

Article continues below "The actions of he and his staff who remained were selfless and were greatly welcomed by those who were on scene. It can’t be underestimated how much assistance this

was at a very challenging incident for all involved. "Thank you again Nigel and all the team at Brucefield Farm."

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