Benefit held to support employees of Coach Sports Bar after fire
WEBSTER, N.Y. (WROC) — Following a fire in March, a benefit is being held for employees of Coach Sports Bar.
The bar has serious smoke and fire damage after a fire broke out just before 8 a.m. on March 18, leaving its workers without their place of employment.
Above: Photos of the Coach Sports Bar fire on Mar. 18 (WROC/Jim Tortora) Bottom Right: (WROC/Andrew Banas)
There were no injuries and the fire is still under investigation.
Community members continue to support the business as it works to reopen, including a GoFundMe page started by a customer according to the owner.
The benefit is scheduled from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Ridge Terrace Pub in Webster at 1839 Ridge Road.
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The night will include live music, raffles, and prizes.
$1 from each drink sold at the event will be donated.
All proceeds will go to the employees of Coach Sports Bar to support them and their families.
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