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Area theater temporarily closed by concessions fire

Emmaus Theater Building
Donna S. Fisher
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For LehighValleyNews.com
Emmaus Theatre announced on social media that it will be temporarily closed following a fire.

EMMAUS, Pa. — A Saturday night fire in the concession stand has temporarily closed The Emmaus Theatre, its owner said on social media Sunday.

“We want to update you regarding an incident that occurred last night at our concessions stand,” theater owners Robert Audibert and Butch Rossetti said in posts on its Facebook and Instagram pages.

“Thankfully, thanks to the quick actions of our amazing employees, Brianna Escamilla and Emily Ross, everyone was evacuated safely, and no one was harmed. They promptly contacted the fire department, who responded swiftly to handle the situation.”

"While the damage is minimal, we will be temporarily closed for at least a week as we manage cleanup and repairs. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.”
The Emmaus Theatre owners Robert Audibert and Butch Rossetti

It does not give additional details about the fire.

The post said that while the damage at the theater at 19 S. 4th St. “is minimal, we will be temporarily closed for at least a week as we manage cleanup and repairs. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.”

“To our show promoters, theater renters and ticket holders, we will reach out to you as soon as possible with further information,” the post said.

“A heartfelt thank you goes out to Brianna and Emily for their bravery and swift response, as well as to the Emmaus Fire Department and police for their rapid action in preventing more serious damage to our beloved theater.

“This is just a short intermission, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon.”