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Unfortunately, on September 1st 2019, a fire broke out in the pub, causing extensive smoke damage. Business had to be suspended, until the effects could be cleared. Then, less than a year later, at the end of July, another more serious fire broke out, resulting in the closure of the King Billy until work could begin to repair the damage and render the building safe. Barry had a business to run and arranged to use part of Brockwood, in the Whicham Valley. However, time was passing and there seemed to be little or no progress in Kirksanton, so when The Punch Bowl at The Green became available he decided to make his permanent business premises there. The King Billy was to remain closed for over two years.