BREAKING NEWS – As many IPCPR attendees were awakening from a deeep slumber this morning, their phones were setting off alert messages from the IPCPR and texts from friends that noted the show will be opening at least 3 hours late.
According to the latest information, an electrical fire started in or near the AJ Fernandez Booth, early in the morning and subsequently set off the sprinkler systems. The extent of the damage is not yet known.
The IPCPR notes that the following booths have been impacted
- AJ Fernandez
- Al Capone
- Arango
- Bags of Bags
- Drew Estate
- Costello Pipe
- Benchmade
- Nat Sherman
- Rocky Patel
- La Palina
- Cigar Oasis
- Tommy Bahama
- Rabbit Air
- Perdomo
This is a breaking story and we will update as more is learned.
These guys can’t catch a break, FDA BS, Crisis in Nicaragua people murdered trucks stalled tobacco fields appropriated, Norovirus in hotel, Last minute venue change so 6 months work redone in 3 days, and now Fire and attendant water damage, unbelievable
It is an interesting year for sure –
Just a damn shame best of luck to the exhibitors who were affected by the fire!!!!
An electrical fire at a cigar concenrion. Go figure.