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Dresses Being Cleaned of Smoke Following LTB's Fire

For the time being, Willow Tree has offered to handle all of Bella Donna's fittings and alterations.

Staffers at are working furiously to save as many dresses as they can in the wake of  at next door.

The building–and dresses–suffered some smoke damage, but no water or fire damage, according to Natalie Rankine, director of

The dresses are being removed today to be ionized and will be available for pickup soon.

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“They suffered smoke damage to some extent, but the dresses are being ionized to get that smoke smell out,” Rankine said. “We’re working to find them a temporary space to work out of.”

The shop has five weddings to handle this weekend and is prioritizing those customers first.

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“They are working hard to handle the weddings scheduled this weekend and next,” Rankine said. “It's their top priority. They understand the urgent need of the brides, the maids and the moms that have been planning these special events for months and months.”

For the time being, has offered to handle all of Bella Donna’s fittings and alterations. Bella Donna’s phone is also down, so messages can be left at Willow Tree, 734-282-8231, until further notice.

“We are trying to help them keep the brides and maids and moms happy,” said Janelle Rose, owner of Willow Tree.

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