MILFORD, Del.- After a fire that destroyed a home decor and flower shop, surrounding businesses are organizing efforts to help bring the store back to life.
The Delaware State Fire Marshal is still investigating the cause of the fire. The fire started at around 7 p.m. Tuesday at Not Too Shabby. The store was closed when the fire started and no injuries were reported. The fire was controlled by 8:40 p.m. and the Delaware State Fire Marshal estimates the blaze caused an estimated $80,000 in damage.
Not Too Shabby was approaching its two-year anniversary. It planning to host a Christmas Open House on Saturday, Dec. 7, but all of their products were lost in the fire. But small businesses in the area came together to plan a Community Open House and will be donating items to Not Too Shabby to sell at the event.
"I don't know how we deserve an outpouring of love and compassion from our community," said Donald Vaughan, owner of Not Too Shabby.
Lifecycle in Milford organized efforts online for the Community Open House. The event will be at Abbott's Mill Nature Center, from noon to 4 p.m. during its Christmas Market.
"Part of our mantra is all for one, one for all. We don't compete with each other, we collaborate we each other to grow the town," said co-owner of Lifecycle, Jenn Rowan.
Dolce Bakery and Coffee Shop will be hosting a fundraiser on Thursday, December 5. A large portion of their sales during business hours will go to Not Too Shabby.
Click here to visit a Facebook page for the Community Open House. Monetary donations can be dropped off at Downtown Milford Inc.
