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Former Hamilton nightclub demolished after series of fires
A vacant building in Hess Village has finally been demolished after a series of major fires.
The building at 33 Hess Street South has been listed in Hamilton’s vacant building registry since 2011. Before that, it was home to Hush nightclub.
Since 2023, it’s been the site of three major fires — two of which were confirmed to be arson attacks.
In January 2023, the building sustained $1 million in damage after its first fire. This month, emergency crews returned to the address for two arson attacks in a span of two days.
A 24-year-old man who was believed to be living in the building has been arrested and charged.
During the investigation that followed the last two fires, City workers found major structural damage and closed part of George Street, fearing the structure might collapse.
It was decided that demolition was the best way to preserve public safety.
