Decatur, Ala. | Friday, May 24, 2013
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Chief identifies cause of Priceville diner blaze
Building’s owner pledges to rebuild home of Libby’s

PRICEVILLE — Priceville Fire Chief Charles Black said an electrical short in a wall plug near the ice machine ignited the fire Sunday that destroyed Libby’s Catfish & Diner on Point Mallard Parkway.

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I am really sorry to hear about the fire at Libby's Restaurant. Whenever we have visitors from out of town, we always take them to Libby's for some great home cooking. We were just there for breakfast Saturday morning before returning home to watch college football all day and into the night. I hope they open as soon as possible so her employees will be able to get back to work.

These workers can claim unemployment while out of work. It's better than nothing.

Great restaurant, great food and great people. Hopefully can be rebuilt soon.

We're so sorry to hear of Mrs. Libby's loss....praying for everyone involved. Walt and Susan T

I'm writing from out of state to express sadness at the burning of your restaurant. Libby's was my Mother's favorite place to eat and the last place I ever ate with her and my sisters the day after Thanksgiving last year. It was the last time she was ever able to eat out but she did get to enjoy your catfish one last time at home shortly before she passed away in January even though she didn't have much of an appetite anymore. She took many others with her whenever she could get them to go eat there. She was always a cheerleader for Libby's. Thank God there was not anyone hurt and hopefully it won't be too long before you have your new building and everyone's back at work. Blessings to you all.

So sorry to hear. My daugher and I eat breakfast there a lot. I sure hope she will re-open.

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