Former Tux Shop blaze forces closure of Revere Beach Parkway

Firefighters from several communities battled a blaze beginning around 10 AM last Thursday at the former Russo Tux and Formal Wear located at the corner of Revere Beach Parkway at Rte. 16 and Garfield Ave. The building was mostly vacant, but a small church still used part of the building for weekend services. It was believed that chemicals for dry cleaning of the formal wear may have hindered the extinguishing of the fire for hours as police closed down the busy parkway while the smoke continued to fill the area. No injuries were reported. Shown are firefighters from Revere and Everett battling the blaze.  (Advocate photo by Mike Laye)