A natural gas explosion is believed to have started an explosion and fire that destroyed Linda’s Cafe & Deli in Golden Shores, Ariz., and killed its owner last Thursday, reported the Mojave Daily News.
The body of the restaurant’s owner, Ronald Lee Hansen, 58, of nearby Topock, Ariz., was discovered by firefighters as they tried to control the blaze.
The restaurant was at the 12900 block of South Oatman Road, aka Route 66.
An explosion reportedly occurred at 7:44 a.m. Thursday. Officials think the blast was caused by a gas leak, possibly from a water heater. Firefighters think Hansen was alone at the time of the fire.
Linda’s Cafe was decorated in a Route 66 diner style, and was listed in the Route 66 Dining and Lodging Guide, published by the National Historic Route 66 Federation.
I was so sorry to read this. Such a sad loss for the family, the community, and the road.
Ronald Lee Hansen was my uncle he died on his younger brother birthday can someone send me pictures of the cafe after the fire my email adrreess if tiffanyhansen12@yahoo.com thankyouu
I`m so sorry to hear about your loss.He made many hamburgers for me during the time I lived there in Golden Shores.Sad news to hear!Will pray for the family!
we always enjoyed him and his cane of course. our prayers are with the family
I’m so sorry for your loss. We spent many happy times as a family there.
we helped in the firefighting that day. oatman vol fire dept.
We were his neighbors. So tragic.