Burger King's new temporary drive-thru 'pod' has opened to customers.
The Queens Drive restaurant has been closed following a fierce fire and is now currently undergoing major repairs.
But after being granted planning permission the company has added a separate 'pod' to the car park so that they can continue operating purely as a takeaway.
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A banner has been placed outside the 'pod' to say that it is now open and on December 19 motorists were seen using it to purchase food.
The restaurant has been closed since June 24, ever since a fire broke out while unaware diners were eating inside.
The flames grew so fierce they broke through the top of the building and sent a plume of thick smoke over the town. Emergency services attending had to close Queens Drive for public safety.
in August, the Adver learned that the fire had not been started intentionally.
A Dorset & Wiltshire Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “Our fire investigation officer completed an initial inspection and confirmed the fire was caused accidentally but further investigations into the exact cause will be determined by the insurance company.”
The 'pod' can be used for 12 months, by which time it is hoped that the main building will have reopened.
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