ARLEY, Ala. – Arley-based restaurant Talley O’s caught fire December 21 around 11:00 p.m. There were no employees in the building at the time and no one was injured. The storage area and the kitchen received the most damage. Arley Fire and Rescue and Helicon Fire Department responded to the structure fire. There was an early morning re-kindling on Wednesday which was quickly extinguished. The restaurant has been operational for only about eight months and has quickly become an Arley community favorite.
The fire was caused by faulty electrical wiring. The Talleys were leasing the building and unfortunately did not have insurance on the equipment inside. The restaurant had 18 employees, most of which were single mothers. Jill Hayes and Cindy Bryant opened a Traditions Bank account Friday for donations for Talley O’s and their employees who suddenly lost their income. Donations can be made at any Traditions branch. Anyone wishing to donate should inform a teller that you wish to contribute to “Tips for Talley’s.”
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