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Fire destroys Zimmy’s Tavern in Union Michigan

(Photo supplied/Susie Tucker)

Zimmy’s Tavern on Sunset Blvd. in Union, Michigan, has been destroyed by fire.

(Photo supplied/Susie Tucker)

The blaze broke out around 6:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 28.

There was no immediate word about what sparked the fire, but it is believed there was an explosion.

One person was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. A firefighter who was hurt was also treated and later released.

Crews on scene discovered a gas leak and evacuated the area around the restaurant, but authorities have not yet stated whether the gas leak contributed to the fire.

 

 

(Photo supplied/Brad Williams)

This year marked Zimmy’s 80th year in business, according to their website.

 

 

 

 

 

(Photo supplied/Brad Williams)

We’ve heard from many listeners commenting on Facebook and the 95.3 MNC textline regarding their memories at Zimmy’s:

R.C: Oh wow…when I was in college at Ivy Tech in Elkhart I had a classmate who had a sweatshirt saying “ROME LONDON PARIS ZimmyVille.”
Alice: it was a pretty cool little spot!! Devastating to see this when I got on Facebook.
Kam: Only place in the area that served Wisc Night Fish Fry. Now what?
Brian: So sad 😢 So many great memories from my childhood with Grandma and Grandpa living on the lake ❤️
Melissa: Omg that place was so fun!! Great food too! 😭😭😭😭
Ria: This hurts so bad.. so many good memories with my dad, step mom, aunts and uncles that are no longer here.. sending lots of love.
(Photo supplied)

 

 

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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1 comment

Sherman July 28, 2026 at 10:43 am

My first years of life started on Long Lake not far from Zimmy’s. Zimmy’s was more then just a bar, it was a center place for the community, and a guidepost when telling our friends how to find where we lived. This is such a shock for all of us who grew up in and around Zimmy’s, and there will never be another one like it. FAREWELL Zimmy’s you will be missed but never forgotten.

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