Fire ‘N Stone in Tilton still open and ready for business after fire

By GAIL OBER, LACONIA DAILY SUN

TILTON — Fire 'N Stone owner Angelo Farruggia said Wednesday that his company is operating, albeit for a while without a showroom.

Farruggia said they have a lot of work to do to get the showroom back in order, but the company still has a 4,000 square-foot warehouse and employees who can do all of the fireplace and related work needed.

"We're grateful that nobody got hurt, but we have a lot of stuff to do and want to get it done quickly."

He went on to say that this is one of the most important times for people to prepare for winter and that he and his staff are there to assist.

Farruggia is setting up a temporary off-site office and the company will still be reachable by the same phone number at 293-4040. He said all people need to do is call for an appointment and all of their needs will be met.

"I am also very humbled," said Farruggia, who said the outpouring of support for him and his employees from the customers and community has been overwhelming and very kind.

"People have offered us temporary office space and temporary showroom space," he said. "And we are very grateful."

"The fire was a freak accident and it escalated very quickly," said Farruggia. "But it'll be back and better than ever."