Other side: what happened and what does the future hold, after

Tragically the South Lyon Hotel experienced a devastating fire in the early morning of June 23, according to the restaurant’s statement. Thankfully no one was injured, however the entire upper level of the restaurant was destroyed. The Oakland County Sheriff’s Department concluded that the fire was most likely caused by “some sort of electrical issue in the office,” Corry Bala, restaurant co-owner and general manager said. “Another possibility may involve a grease build-up on one of the roof-mounted units that vent the hot air from the kitchen.  Presently, our insurance company is investigating this possibility.” However tragic, Bala and the community are both optimistic for the Hotel’s return, “It is our belief that we should be able to be up and running again within a year,” Bala said. The community continues to be supportive, shown here on The Hotel's Facebook page, and is hopeful for the future of the Hotel. “When I heard of the fire my heart broke,” Amber Peters, South Lyon resident and former Hotel employee, said. “But I know they won’t let this bring down the business, they will be back on track in no time.”