Dynasty back open after July fire forced six-month closure

A Rochester fire crew inspects the Dynasty roof after a fire broke out at the eatery on July 31. (Rochester Voice file photo)

ROCHESTER - The Dynasty Restaurant has finally reopened after a July fire caused damage to the roof.

The July 31 fire was blamed on an exhaust system malfunction that led to the fire.

Firefighters responded to the blaze around 10:30 a.m. after it was called in by Rochester Fire Chief Dennis Dube, who while standing out in front of the Wakefield stationhouse was informed by a keen-eyed passer-by they'd seen fire on the roof of the restaurant.

Rochester Fire Deputy Chief of Prevention Adam Hughes said when firefighters first arrived the roof at 24 Signal St. was still ablaze, but firefighters quickly knocked it down.

Hughes said only the exhaust system and the roof were affected by the fire.

"The damage was from the vent and up," he said the day of the fire.

For the time being, the restaurant will remain closed on Mondays, however, owners anticipate returning to their former 7-days-a-week schedule in the future.

Dynasty owner Danny Yong expressed gratitude that the city's longtime eatery and their buffets are finally back on the table.

"We are thrilled to be open and serving our friends in the Rochester area once again," Yong said. "Everyone has been asking when we will be open again, and we are very happy the day has finally arrived."

According to the City's Assistant Director of Economic Development, Jenn Marsh, after cleaning the damage caused by the fire and water, repairs and upgrades to bring the kitchen up to current codes were necessary.