That was sorely lacking that terrible night nearly two months ago.īut now the Lumberyard - the strip’s only gay bar and the arsonist’s target - will soon reopen many of the adjacent businesses will as well. “Our goal here is just kind of bring vibes to White Center,” she said. She was about to open her bubble tea business when the fire broke out. “But the passion and love to serve the community has not.” “The building definitely burned down,” said Sharon Lei. So, it’s really, really great to see how people have responded to coming out and supporting them.”
“They’re like a huge part of this community,” said Erica Bush of White Center.
That sense was made stronger by the arson that tore through the businesses here in early July.
