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Gumba's Family Pizza and Village Bakery Destroyed

Tim Buckhout • 19 September 2023

Devastating Fire in Blairsden

     Early Friday morning, September 15, 2023, fire erupted in the building occupied by Gumba's Family Pizza and The Village Baker destroying both businesses.  The businesses are located at the East end of Bonta Street in Blairsden, CA.  Gumba's Family Pizza and The Village Baker have been in Blairsden for many years while the building dates back to at least the 1940's.  Locals and visitors alike will miss these businesses as important parts of our community.  Gumba's Family Pizza owners Matt and Elizabeth Cruz are huge community supporters.  Each year White Sulphur Springs Ranch (WSSR) and Gumba's team up for a fundraiser to support the work WSSR does for the community, our schools, and for our disabled children and disabled veterans.  This year's event was scheduled to take place on September 20th at the restaurant.

     Instead of holding a fundraiser to support WSSR, we have decided to hold a fundraiser to support Gumba's Family Pizza, The Village Baker and especially their employees.

     Watch the White Sulphur Springs Ranch website this coming week announcing a community fundraising event supporting these two businesses and their employees.  More Info...

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