Fire Destroys Dave Pritchard's Bus and Personal Belongings

emergency · Denman Island

Dave Pritchard's bus was destroyed by fire late Saturday night while he and his companion were attending an on-island wedding. The fire consumed all personal effects including guitars and a USB containing a manuscript of short stories. Donations of a manual typewriter are requested to assist with rewriting.

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Sources

• “Dave Pritchard makes the point wearing a dress tie and trousers, all that was left after his bus was reduced to a burnt out shell late Saturday night while he and his companion were at an on-island wedding.” — The Islands Grapevine – August 15th, 2019 (August 15th, 2019)

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