This is just horrible....

We live on Biddle. Power is out. Smoke is terrifying. So glad there were no injuries, but devastated for LTB, their staff, and neighboring businesses.

This is terrible, I hope everyone is okay! Is it affecting surrounding businesses?

the whole city is full of smoke............

Who's exaggerating? The whole city is full of smoke.

Superior and 6th full of smoke

Okay, the entire downtown area is full of smoke. Geez. I don't think anyone is trying to be overly dramatic. People are concerned. So sorry that you are "annoyed".

You can see and smell the smoke all the way here in Southgate.

So sorry to hear. I love eating there. Hope they can open soon. Really a bummer right before the Street Fair.

I'm in Lincoln Park and I can smell it.

firefighters saving basements once again.

This breaks my heart.

The upstairs of my house smells like a bonfire.

Very sad indeed. I met my wife of almost 16 years there when it used to be the Metro Musicafe. I heard the the guys who own LTB just purchased the building to the south that houses Carol Bollo. That's one heck of an insurance claim.

Perhaps your sense of smell blows, it reeks outside

15th & Goddard very smoky :(
So sad for downtown Wyandotte

Boyfriend walked down the street to get a better look. Flames are coming out of the back of LTB still (10:12PM).

Is that over by the grind?

Seriously a person lost their business their lively hood and you want to complain about the reports of smoke and how much someone says there is? Really? It annoys you! Thats all you have to say? Yourannoying!

Wow insurance claim? Its a Sunday too so that would be prime time, not so many to evacuate. Just a thought... However its still sad, it was a beautiful establishment to say the least. Glad no one was hurt.

Hopefully they can contain it and keep it from spreading. This could be a devastating blow to Downtown Wyandotte.

So sad but so glad nobody was injured or worse due to this fire. Hopefully they will be able to rebuild and reopen soon, people are not so replaceable.

I was there around 545 ish and it was already going. Evacuation had already happened and two fire trucks were on scene at the moment. Two hours later I came back and it was drastically worse. Fire had gotten bigger and smoke was pouring out at a higher rate. It hasn't showed any sign of letting down yet (I left about 15 minutes ago) and smoke has filled the area. They're pulling water from 711 by the caseloads to get them to the firefighters as quickly as possible.

That's awful! I'm glad no one was hurt!

Omg! I was just talking about how great downtown Wyandotte looks, so sad this has happened :(

Is the fire only on the one side of the road? I have a business off Maple and i'm in florida kind of freakin out :(.

This is from WXYZ.com : A fire in downtown Wyandotte may be spreading. Preliminary reports indicate the blaze broke out at a bar and then jumped to other businesses near the intersection of Biddle and Oak.

Fire officials tell Action News the flames started at a bar called "Lions, Tigers and Beer" at around 5:30 Sunday evening.

At this point there are no reports of injuries and no word on the cause.

Read more: http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/region/wayne_county/fire-spreads-in-downtown-wyandotte#ixzz1xRpBDMb4

From what I understand, the people that live above LTB's lost their three cats and a dog in the fire. Praying for the safety of all of the firefighters battling the blaze!

this just makes me want to cry.....

Driving down fort street with my boyfriend and we both noticed it was really smokey came home to find out that LTB's is on fire and my brother was there when it happened, I hope everyone is okay

@Fran if the owners are any type of business person they will have insurance. So yes I'm concerned with the smoke that my children would/could possibly breath in. Do you know what's burning in that fire Fran? You think there's possibly black mold or aspestoes in those buildings? Fran the businesses will be rebuild people's health can not. Prayers for anyone uptown.

Just heard on the scanner that Beledonnas next door is now ablaze. I know more than one person that has there wedding dress there right now. EVen if they get the flames out, smoke will totally destroy those dresses. Dang all the weddings in June too.

Smelled it on I75 and Dix @ 9:30. What a terrible loss for the city and all involved. Good luck to everyone.

Any more updates? are the other businesses on fire as well? this is just horrible! Could you please keep updating,

Live On Biddle , Next To Emmons and the Ecorse Bridge, its obvious here.

It doesn't appear other businesses caught on fire, but several have suffered water and smoke damage.

I am at Goddard and Fort Street in Lincoln Park and could smell it. I had no idea of this happening at that time. It was a sure factor of smells of a horrible fire. Glad there's no one hurt.

Even if fire does not spread to the other businesses in the area, any merchandise inside will be affected and smell of smoke. Sadly, that includes clothes and furniture. Also, the heat can melt walls, books and other items, etc. even if the flames never even get close. No, I am not exaggerating. I've been in a similar situation and people died! Also, I know about smoke. Some people can be covered in it and breathing it in, toxins and all. Other bodies almost next to them, a train car length away might not see or smell the flames.
PS I'm the author of "A Sideshow Journey". A significant portion of the story takes place in Wyandotte. I'd always hoped that if a movie was created from my book, Downtown Wyandotte could be used in the filming, with locals as extras. This is so sad.

Is this the building that once was energy coffee and smoothie bar?

Hopefully the community will come together and help out. Who knows, maybe even some dress donations for those up coming weddings. I can't even begin to imagine how the owners lives have changed that very second the fire had started. I wish them a peaceful day tomorrow, and CALM customers that understand that there was nothing that they could do and really take a look at what they have lost themselves. It's a tragedy, Best of wishes to the owners, customers and community.

I would like to know exactly what and who caused this fire? Not that it was caused in a beer room that isn't enough information.

Is this the building that once was Energy Coffe and Smoothie Bar?

Im so sad for Wyandotte right now, they are our gem in a pile of rocks so to speak, with our economy as it is, Wyandotte has somehow managed to flourish and thrive, The downtown area is just stunning in comparison to neighboring communities. Wyandotte should be very proud, i know they will survive this as they always do and i know that town will pull together and rebuild that block of downtown and probably make it even better than it was, that's just how they roll in Wyandotte.

Is Bella Donna's on fire?

I heard this is the same owner that had Voulas restaurant in Wyandotte that went up in flames years ago. I hope this isn't the same owner because if it is ......

I heard it was an electrical fire and that came from a firefighter on the scene. The Mayor was on WXYZ and said the owner of LTB's wants to rebuild...there goes the insurance fraud rumors.

This is so sad. We were watching the scene from inside Total Health Foods with the owners. We watched the firefighters changes shifts, take off their suits, sweat pouring off their bodies, and take a drink of water. How intense it was to watch them re-suit up then climb the ladders again. They are covered in soot and ash. How brave of them to try to save our downtown.

Destruction is a part of life. It makes way for creation. No reason to be sad. No one died and things can be replaced.

Been a Wyandotte resident for years, love Wyandotte, know it will be rebuilt better than ever, LTB's was a classy place, want to see it back again soon

The wife and I just got back from Biddle/Oak and there was heavy smoke coming from the roof of "Why Not" Costumes. I believe the entire structure from end to end is assumably ruined. Wishing the best to the business owners in the affected areas.

I'm from taylor and we went down to.see and as we were walking threw the park.the streets were flooding from all the water and there was debris from the building washing up on sidewalks and people's yards. It was awful.

We will definitely see how strong of a community we have when it comes time to rebuild, shortly. I'm sure we will be thankful to say that we live in such a powerful small community. I know that our family business is going to do everything we can.

I'm moving to Wyandotte next month.. this is a tragic loss for the city. My heart goes out not only to the business owners (they are insured) but to all the employees that nolonger have jobs til the companies can rebuild. I find it sad that people have to jump to allegations of "insurance jobs" and redicule others just because they are not experiencing the same "smell" or "seeing" the same things somebody else is... grow up already and have some compassion for those directly envolved!

Wow! We had thick smoke at 5th and Vinewood last night and this AM at 7, the FD was still there cleaning up. We seem to have so many fires downtown, it's too bad and I wish the best for thos who live and work downtown and the business owners. Very sad to see the damage...

Wyandotte is a resilient and close-knit community. How sad and tragic but, we will forge on. I'm proud to be a resident and part of the City. I'm glad no one was hurt.......

My family own Why Not Costumes. This is very sad. I live in Wive and ive always loved beautiful wyandotte.

West Virginia....gotta love spell check.

Our heart is broken for the owners, staff and patrons of LTB. It was a Wyandotte favorite and it's our hope that it will be up and running and vibrant again soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with them, Why Not, Bella Donnas, Riverside Yarn, Country Enchantments, Pentiuk, Couvreur & Kobilak, and Betty Priskorn's office. This is such a sad day for downtown Wyandotte.

Bella Donna's BRIDES: i know its not much but i do
have a wedding dress its a size 4 it needs to be cleaned!
if you need one i would be more than happy to help

734)307-6306

Don't commercial bldgs have to have sprinklers installed? Seems that LTB isn't that Old and was refurbed when it was opened so I'm wondering if sprinklers were installed and if not, why?

The Willow Tree and others are helping out and proving that we have a teally nice community and care aboit each other!

Oh man I ride bike there as I like outside drinks and smoke look to full moon shane .NICE BAR I LOVE as damn on fire .HOPE REBUILT IT .

Anyone who has a dress at Bella Donna's should refer to the Downtown Wyandotte DDA page on Facebook. It seems like they have updates on what is going on with your dresses.

"UPDATE ON BELLA DONNA'S: They are removing all of the dresses from the building and having them ionized (cleaned). The building DOES NOT have fire damage as some are reporting. It took the DDA only 5 minutes to find a space. BLESS YOU WILLOW TREE! A temporary space for alterations and fittings will be setup at Willow Tree. BELLA DONNAS WILL CONTACT ALL CLIENTS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE."

Willow Tree and Chelsea are part of the whole of Wyandotte. We can't imagine NOT offering help. So sorry to our compatriots that have been laid low.

Too many downtown Wyandotte fires!!!!

We seem to have a big downtown fire in Wyandotte every 4 or 5 years. Seems like a lot, but maybe that's just what happens to old buildings? I don't know...

It's great to see pple call others ignorant on this! It was a thought not an accusation elizabeth! I posted more than that. You need to slow your roll, who ever you are!!!! Ur strong feeling with a weak mind is pathetic.

Hope no one was hurt in this fire, hope we find out soon what happened.

God Bless all the fire fighters.

There was also the fire that affected Stroh's Ice Cream and several other businesses and an antique shop on 1st street burned fown a couple of yeas ago...

what was the cause?