Dunkirk Fire Department continues to manage Central Ave Fire Scene

City of Dunkirk Fire Officials continue to maintain tight security around the Central Ave fire scene on Friday.  Firefighters remain on site and are continuing to provide constant water to the former Masonic Temple Building to insure that the scene remains under control.  

Demolition crews are on site and work will likely begin this afternoon following a full and complete evaluation of the conditions.

An online photo gallery comprised of pictures fromthe fire and recovery has been created and can be viewed at http://www.visitdunkirk.com/?q=node/433. Individuals that would like to submit photos to this gallery are encouraged to send them to firephotos@cityofdunkirk.com .

City of Dunkirk’s Downtown Area Ravished by Fire

At approximately 5:15pm on Wednesday February 24, 2010 a Fire was reported at the Masonic Building located 323-325 Central Ave in Dunkirk.  Fire Crews from 14 area fire departments assisted the Dunkirk Fire Department as they fought throughout the night to contain the damaged area. 

All city departments are currently mobilized to deal with both the immediate public safety concerns and assist the displaced businesses and building owners with finding alternative business locations and services.  Mayor Frey has committed the necessary City resources to insure the safety of the public and insure the economic viability of Downtown Dunkirk.  He was quoted as saying “This is a sad day for Dunkirk but this community is resilient and will bounce back”

Owners and operators of displaced business are encouraged to contact the City of Dunkirk’s Department of Planning and Development for assistance.  In addition property owners with available office space are also encouraged to contact his office as a list is being complied to referred displaced businesses to alternative sites.  Alternatively the information can be emailed to officespace@cityofdunkirk.com.

For additional coverage please visit:

Observer Coverage

http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/536466.html?nav=5047

http://www.observertoday.com/page/content.detail/id/536504.html?nav=5047

Buffalo News Coverage

http://www.buffalonews.com/2010/02/24/968162/fire-destroys-dunkirk-office-building.html

WIVB Channel 4 Coverage

http://www.wivb.com/dpp/news/local/Newstracker-photos-of-Dunkirk-fire

Welcome to the City of Dunkirk's New Web Page!

The City of Dunkirk's newly revised web pages contain information on various aspects of City government and the wonderful City of Dunkirk. Over the upcoming weeks you will see this welcome page evolve from its current form

 into an interactive page featuring polls, news and other information pertinent to City affairs. 

It is our hope that his website evolves into a vital source of information for citizens and an effective medium for receiving feedback from concerned stakeholders.

For those visitors to this website that are not familiar with Dunkirk, it is a community of hardworking, caring people who are proud of their heritage and the City's history. You will find that Dunkirk has a great deal to offer. Our recreational facilities are unsurpassed throughout Western New York for a municipality of our size. Our housing stock is plentiful and diverse, offering everything from historically renovated homes to a modern apartment or a lake front lifestyle.

Whether you call Dunkirk home, are visiting for the first time, or you are just getting reacquainted with her, I hope that you and your family enjoy this wonderful City and all that it has to offer. This site is designed to be both informative and helpful and I hope you will find it as such.

Sincerely,

Richard L. Frey

Mayor