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Checker Bar temporarily closed due to fire, donations welcome for staff

(CBS DETROIT) – A downtown Detroit bar known for its burgers and pizza has temporarily closed due to fire damage in its basement.

Checker Bar, in the 100 block of Cadillac Square, made the announcement Tuesday.

“This is an incredibly difficult moment for our team, but we want to reassure everyone that we are committed to rebuilding and coming back stronger,” said a statement on the Facebook and Instagram pages.

Within walking distance of popular attractions such as Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza, Checker Bar is normally open 7 days a week. The social media team had posted recent posts welcoming Detroit Auto Show attendees and Detroit Lions fans to downtown.

The fire started early Tuesday morning in the electrical room of the bar’s basement, “due to what appears to be a utility explosion that originated outside the building,” the company said in a statement.

“We are extremely grateful for the quick response of the Detroit Fire Department, whose efforts prevented further damage. We would also like to thank our employees, customers and the community for their support during this challenging time.”

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On Tuesday, the company set up a GoFundMe account titled “Support the Employees of Checker Bar and The Clubhouse” to help staff with emergency costs such as rent and bills.

“The impact of this fire extends far beyond the building: our dedicated team of bartenders, servers and chefs are facing financial challenges as the bar will be closed for an unknown period of time. For many of them, this job is not just a paycheck: it is their livelihood, their passion and their community,” the GoFundMe introduction says.

“As we work to rebuild, we are asking for your support. Every dollar raised will go directly to our employees who are now facing unexpected financial pressures due to the loss of income during this recovery period.”

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