'Heartbreaking Tragedy': Sayville Rallies To Rebuild After Brutal Fire

SAYVILLE, NY — On Friday evening a brutal blaze ripped through Sayville and ravaged multiple beloved local businesses.

Around 5:30 p.m., a fire broke out in Cafe Joelle that quickly spread to surrounding businesses including Paper Doll Vintage, Boris Barber Shop, Sayville Running Company, Hammer & Stain, and the Counseling Offices of Adrian Fields & Associates, according to the Sayville Chamber of Commerce.

The Sayville Fire Department, with the help of others providing mutual aid, spent around two hours extinguishing the blaze while heartbroken community members and business owners watched.

Now, with some establishments damaged and others destroyed, the community is coming together to fund rebuilding efforts, including one organized by the Sayville Chamber of Commerce.

In a social media post asking for help, the chamber wrote:

"Please consider donating to help all the small business owners that have been affected by this devastating fire. They will need our help in getting back on their feet.

"Let's show our Sayville Strength. Let's show our pride for our beloved Main Street. We need to start rebuilding right away.

On the fundraiser page, chamber officials wrote:

"Many of you know, we recently experienced a heartbreaking tragedy on Sayville’s cherished Main Street. A devastating fire swept through multiple levels, severely damaging several small businesses and shops.

"Thank you in advance. There is no donation that is too small! 100% of the proceeds in a special account will go directly to all the business owners affected by this tragic event."

On the fundraiser page, chamber officials offered details, writing:

"Crushed Olive, Paper Doll Vintage, former location of Cafe Joelle, Boris Barber Shop, Sayville Running Company, Hammer & Stain and the upstairs offices of Adrian Fields, Counseling have all been affected by this devasting fire.

"Now, as the holiday season approaches—a critical time for these businesses—they need our community’s support more than ever to help them recover and endure through the winter months. In the spirit of giving, please consider making a donation.

"No amount is too small. The Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce has created a dedicated fund where 100% of contributions will go directly to the affected business owners.

"You can donate easily online, with or without a PayPal account (credit and debit cards are accepted).

"Checks are also welcomed and can be made out to The Greater Sayville Chamber of Commerce, with “Main Street Fire Relief Fund” noted in the memo line."

Click here to donate to the Main Street Fire Relief Fund.

Police told Patch that the arson squad is investigating the fire.