Firefighters were battling a blaze Tuesday in the northern Oakland County village of Holly including at the historic Holly Hotel, a venue for historical figures, a president, state governors and sports teams, according to online posts and officials.
The fire spread to multiple businesses near Broad Street.
"Our hearts are broken," the Downtown Holly Facebook page said.
Representatives for the Holly Moose Lodge No. 1168 in the 200 block of Broad Street also said on Facebook that an attached building, Andy's Place, caught fire in the afternoon.Prayer warriors unite!" officials said. "... Fenton Fire has ladder truck spraying Holly Moose roof! Pray, pray, pray!"
Andy's Place, a bar and grill, reported on Facebook the blaze began behind the building on Tuesday. The business was expected to be closed through Wednesday.
The owner of the nearby Creative Fashions posted that the blaze also affected the hotel and the Battle Alley Arcade Antiques.
The phone line at the building was unavailable Tuesday. Hotel officials did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment.
Holly and Fenton fire officials confirmed they were helping at the scene but said they could not provide details.
