McDonald's apologises after refusing to serve free drinks to firefighters battling York B&M fire

By The Newsroom
Published 14th Oct 2018, 18:52 BST
Updated 15th Oct 2018, 09:53 BST
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Fast food giant McDonald's has apologised after knocking back a request to serve free drinks to firefighters who had been battling a blaze at a York branch of retailer B&M.

Crews from across the county spent hours tackling the fire at the city’s Clifton Moor retail park on Saturday.

Some of the firefighters are reported to have at one stage popped into a nearby McDonald’s while taking a break from their exhausting work at the scene.

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They are said to have asked if the restaurant could supply them with free refreshments as they were not carrying any cash.

The fire at the B&M store in York. Photo: North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service.The fire at the B&M store in York. Photo: North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service.
The fire at the B&M store in York. Photo: North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service.

But their request was reportedly refused, prompting members of the public to step in and buy the firefighters the drinks out of their own pockets.

A spokesman for McDonald’s said this evening: “We value the fantastic work of our emergency services and thank the individuals that dedicate their lives to protecting our local community.

“On this occasion, we would like to apologise to the firefighters who bravely tackled last night’s fire.