Long Island Marina Fire: Restaurant and Boats Destroyed by Hurricane Erin Tidal Flooding

Restaurant and Marina Fire

• 💔 The decades-old Krabby Amy's Clam and Oyster Bar, a Seaford waterfront institution, was engulfed in a raging fire around 9:30 PM.
• 💨 Whipping winds quickly spread the blaze from the restaurant to several boats docked at Treasure Island Marina.

Heroic Efforts to Contain Blaze

• 🚤 Dan Schultz, from a marina across the canal, bravely towed burning boats to marshes to prevent further spread.
• 🚒 Assistant Fire Chief arrived within two minutes to find the majority of the building already fully involved.
• 👏 Firefighters and Schultz are credited with saving the marina and its 200 boats from complete destruction.

Hurricane Erin's Impact

• 🌊 Officials suggest that tidal flooding from Hurricane Erin may have contributed to the fire.
• ⚡ Investigators are examining a potential connection between the tidal flooding affecting the building's electrical systems.
• ⚠️ The cause of the fire was ruled accidental by the Nassau County Fire Marshal, with saltwater from the hurricane's high tide likely a factor.

Community Impact and Environmental Concerns

• 😥 The loss of the beloved restaurant, a place of many memories and community gatherings, is a significant heartbreak for the Seaford community.
• 😔 The future of Krabby Amy's is unclear, with the owner declining comment.
• 💧 Fortunately, firefighters prevented a potential environmental disaster, with minimal harm to the waterway reported by the Coast Guard.