VILLAGE OF HOLLEY, N.Y. (WKBW) — Murray Fire Chief Rick Cary said crews responded to Sam's Diner at 55 Public Square in the Village of Holley around 9:30 a.m. Friday and upon arrival the rear wall of the structure had partially collapsed some utility lines were down.
About a half dozen people inside were evacuated. No injuries were reported and no one was trapped.
Officials are still working to determine the cause. The owners have been on the scene and are working with investigators on what will happen next.
Structural engineers have also been out to assess the structure.
Cary said the area will continue to be secured as a contractor removes some of the rubble pile and secures the structure from the first floor up.
The following statement was posted on the Village of Holley Facebook page:
"Dear Residents,
Today is a sad day for the village. I'm sure all
of you know by now of the back building collapse at Sam's Diner. When I got a call from owner George Gitsis, I immediately contacted our DPW and Electric supervisors and our code enforcement officer and back up officer.
Needless to say, our Fire Commander, Rick Cary and crew were already onsite when I arrived and were providing all direction to parties who were there assisting and advising.
I want first to express my sadness to George and Angela Gitsis and all their loyal employees. Secondly, I want to thank Dustin's Pizzeria who provided pizzas to all workers and anyone who was there to support the Sam's crew.
In talking to George, his main concern was for his employees who will be out of work. As mayor, I share that concern as well as a deep level of concern for George with all kinds of costs not covered by his insurance.
Respectfully,
Mark Bower, Village Board Deputy Mayor, John Morris
Trustees DeFilipps, MacClaren and Moroz"
