Windows are broken and police tape separates onlookers from the West Side Bazaar Tuesday after an early morning fire.
The Grant Street site near West Ferry Street is a business incubator for new Americans and refugees, featuring restaurants and shops, as well as ways for them to earn a living and share their culture in Buffalo.
At the scene, a door is off the hinges and there is extensive damage visible along the ceiling. Buffalo Fire Department officials say there is $100,000 worth of damage to the building, and twice that to the items inside.
The bazaar is operated by WEDI, a nonprofit economic development group. Officials there could not be reached for comment.
The popular site has plans to expand to a new facility on Niagara Street, but that won’t be ready until 2023.