Wind Tiki restaurant fire in Webster: $5K reward offered

Anoushka Dalmia, Telegram & Gazette
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Arson Watch Reward Program
Arson Watch Reward Program

WEBSTER – A reward is being offered to anyone with information on Friday's fire that ravaged The Wind Tiki, a longtime Chinese restaurant on Thompson Road.

Under the state's Arson Watch Reward Program, informants will receive up to $5,000 for providing knowledge about the fire, anonymously if they wish.

A spokesperson for the state Department of Fire Services declined to comment on whether the cause of the fire has been confirmed to be arson.

The fire is being investigated by the Webster fire and police departments and the state fire marshal's office. The number to call with information is 1-800-682-9229.

The Wind Tiki was destroyed by fire shortly after midnight Friday.

The Wind Tiki had been a Webster fixture since 1974.
The Wind Tiki had been a Webster fixture since 1974.
Investigators are asking for the public's help in determining the cause of the blaze.
Investigators are asking for the public's help in determining the cause of the blaze.

This article originally appeared on Telegram & Gazette: Wind Tiki restaurant fire in Webster: State fire marshal offering offering $5K reward