On Friday, news broke out that a fire had started in the apartment above
Silent Barn, a beloved music and art venue on Bushwick Ave. While no one was harmed, the fire caused extensive damage to the above apartments and the venue itself. All upcoming events are canceled as residents struggle to regain the loss of the fire.
According to the FDNY, a fire broke out on the third floor of 603 Bushwick Avenue at around 10:36 p.m. The event of the night, Freak Out Fest, was put on hold.
Silent Barn released a statement after the devastating fire. We’ve pulled out the super important bits, but you can read the full statement here.