'An arsonist tried to steal my dream'; Fire heavily damages beloved Vallejo gourmet market

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A beloved gourmet grocery store was heavily damaged in a suspected arson fire early Tuesday morning in downtown Vallejo.

Firefighters responded shortly before 3:30 a.m. to Anchor Pantry in the 600 block of Marin Street and arrived to find flames billowing out of the storefront.

Fire officials said a quick offensive fire attack was initiated and the blaze was brought under control, but not before the front of the store was heavily damaged. The windows were all broken out, a pile of burned debris was piled in front of the building. The heavy smoke damage throughout the store will require extensive cleanup and remodel.Anchor Pantry owner Jessica Brooks wrote on her Instagram page:"Anchor Pantry 2.0 coming ASAP. An Arsonist tried to steal my dream last night, he was caught and arrested. A little comfort but it won't bring the store back.

 

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