<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4ednIO_1H1WeGmj00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4ednIO_1H1WeGmj00" width="1500" height="2000" ><figcaption>Photos provided Firefighters responded to a fire at the Rusty Nail Restaurant in Delevan on Friday, Nov. 6.</figcaption></figure>A fire devastated Delevan’s Rusty Nail Tavern Restaurant on the evening of Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in which approximately two dozen fire departments and other emergency agencies responded (to the scene and were on “standby”). The building sustained significant damage, particularly to the roof and ceiling areas. Also sustaining damage due to the fire was an apartment located above the restaurant.“We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to all the departments and agencies who responded and assisted …,” reads a post on the Delevan Volunteer Fire Department &amp; Rescue Squad’s page. “Your quick response, teamwork, professionalism, and willingness to help are truly appreciated!”According to the same post on the fire department’s social media account lists the agencies who assisted the Delevan Volunteer Fire Department &amp; Rescue Squad last Friday, which includes the following: Yorkshire Fire Department, Machias Volunteer Fire Department, Chaffee-Sardinia Volunteer Fire Company, East Concord Fire Department, West Valley Volunteer Hose Company, Farmersville Fire Department, Franklinville Volunteer Fire Department, Lyndon Fire Company, Ischua Fire Department, Hinsdale Fire Department, Portville Fire Department, Ellicottville Fire Department, Arcade Fire Department, Bliss Fire Department Eagle Hose Company 1, Strykersville Fire Company, Sheldon Fire Company, Gainesville Fire Department, North Java Fire Department, Holland Volunteer Fire Department, Springville Volunteer Fire Company, Mortons Corners Fire Department, Boston Volunteer Fire Department, North Boston Volunteer Fire Company and Gowanda Fire Department, as well as Mercy Ambulance, Trans-Am Ambulance, and Ellicottville/Great Valley Ambulance.<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=0EP1ng_1H1WeGmj00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=0EP1ng_1H1WeGmj00" width="1500" height="2000" ><figcaption>Firefighters from many departments in the area provided mutual aid for Delevan during the fire at the Rusty Nail Restaurant.</figcaption></figure>“It takes a team effort, and we are grateful for each and every one of you who answered the call,” reads the same Delevan FD Facebook post. “Thank you for all you do to keep our communities safe!”All customers and staff reportedly evacuated the building safely.Owned by Dawn Carrick, The Rusty Nail, a rustic restaurant and tavern located on North Main Street in the Village of Delevan, was in operation since August of 2023; previously locals might remember the business known as Hardy’s Tavern.The community and other local businesses have shown support for rebuilding by sharing posts on social media and even starting a GoFund Me created by Manager Jen Donovan, in the hopes to “… get us back to serving our beloved customers, because we miss you already.”“Thank you for the overwhelming love and support during this difficult time. We are so grateful for every prayer and kind word. It means the world to our staff and family,” reads a post on The Rusty Nail Tavern Restaurant Facebook page.Also posted on Facebook, Ronald Sharp Jr. said, “My mother Dawn Carrick and I would like to thank all first responders who showed up on the scene at the Rusty Nail. We are very grateful that nobody was hurt or harmed. We appreciate everyone who has reached out with their kind and supportive words. This is just the beginning stages of a new chapter for the Rusty Nail. As of now, we have full intentions to rebuild the Rusty Nail so we can continue to provide amazing memories with the best customers. This will obviously take a lot of time and patience. Stay tuned …”<figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1ts9gE_1H1WeGmj00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1ts9gE_1H1WeGmj00" width="1500" height="2000" ><figcaption>The fire caused significant damage to the building, along with an apartment above the restaurant. Firefighters worked together to make sure the fire didn’t spread and was contained as much as possible.</figcaption></figure></div></body>

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A fire devastated Delevan’s Rusty Nail Tavern Restaurant on the evening of Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in which approximately two dozen fire departments and other emergency agencies responded (to the scene and were on “standby”). The building sustained significant damage, particularly to the roof and ceiling areas. Also sustaining damage due to the fire was an apartment located above the restaurant.

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A fire devastated Delevan’s Rusty Nail Tavern Restaurant on the evening of Friday, Nov. 6, 2026, in which approximately two dozen fire departments and othe

Devastating fire in Delevan; community shows support

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