"According to Forgash, the fire broke out around 5 a.m. on the third floor of the building. Dynaco, located on the first floor, escaped direct flames but was heavily affected by smoke and flooding from firefighting efforts, he said. In the days since the fire, Forgash said the outpouring of support from neighbors, regulars and strangers alike has been overwhelming."
""It's been just so much incredible love in the neighborhood going around," Forgash said. "I feel so blessed by it. It's unbelievable." He added that even small, everyday interactions have underscored how deeply Dynaco is woven into the fabric of the neighborhood. "Even walking down the street and running into people and seeing the GoFundMe, people just caring and names I don't even know," he said. "People are giving, it doesn't matter how much they're giving... they want to see us rebuild.""
A Jan. 10 fire tore through the upper floors of the building housing Dynaco, forcing the entire building to be vacated despite the bar avoiding direct flames. Dynaco, a 13-year Bed-Stuy tavern on the first floor, sustained extensive smoke and water damage from firefighting efforts and closed immediately, cutting off all income. Owners Ben and Adam Forgash face rebuilding while neighbors, regulars and strangers have donated nearly $55,000 via GoFundMe. No injuries were reported. Community support and everyday interactions emphasized the tavern's role in the neighborhood after it had survived the COVID-19 pandemic.
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