On Tuesday, firefighters responded to a blaze at a building that was part of the since-abandoned Grossinger’s Catskill Resort Hotel in Liberty, N.Y., according to aFacebook postfrom the Liberty Fire Department.

“While en route, multiple calls into Sullivan 911 reported a large structure on fire at the old Grossinger’s Hotel property,” the post read. “A smoke column was now visible for several miles. First arriving units had to cut through a gate in order to access the roadway to get to the fire. Upon reaching the fire it was found to be a 3 ½ story building that was now well involved.”

The efforts of the firefighters were hampered due to concrete barriers on the property and the foliage being overgrown, according to the post.

The fire was brought under control after “several hours” and an excavator was used to knock down the structure, authorities stated. An investigation into the fire at the former hotel is ongoing.

Prior to the fire, most of the beloved resort had already been torn down after falling into disrepair.

The Grossinger’s Catskill Resort Hotel was a popular vacation destination for many Jewish families before its closing in 1986, according to theAssociated Press. The resort was also the backdrop for Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds' wedding in Sept. 1955, the outlet reported.

PHOTO: Liberty Fire DepartmentPHOTO: Liberty Fire Department

https://www.facebook.com/LibertyFireDepartmentNY/posts/pfbid02nnzK248YeLFbe7z8EUzJmLAGiQgedHgayQT3AuqhypSbb3z8Ufz9B4pFApdzPt7Jl Liberty Fire Department tpdonSreso2l0 a af A u5 y : 3 e d M 18t Y 5 1 3lh 3 r i49 t 16 1 e s 48 g0114t1 t 6 a · At 7:10 PM Tuesday evening the Liberty FD was dispatched to an unknown type fire in the area of Route 52 and Sullivan Ave. While enroute, multiple calls into Sullivan 911 reported a large structure on fire at the old Grossingers Hotel property. A smoke column was now visible for several miles. First arriving units had to cut through a gate in order to access the roadway to get to the fire. Upon reaching the fire it was found to be a 3 ½ story building that was now well involved. Firefighters were additionally hampered due to the property being overgrown and concrete barriers on the roadway which prevented apparatus being able to quickly turn around. Mutiple mutual aid Depts were requested to to the scene with tankers. Over a 1000 feet of 5 inch Hose was laid from the fire back down a hill where tankers were able off load water. Liberty FD Tower Ladder 17-41 was put in operation for several hours to bring the fire under control. At the request of Town of Liberty Code Enforcement, an excavator was brought into the scene to knock down the structure once the fire was out. The cause of the Fire is currently under investigation by the NYSP and Sullivan County Bureau of Fire. Liberty FD and mutual Aid Depts operated on scene for approximately 6 hours. Assisting Mutual Aid Depts on scene were White Sulphur Springs, Loch Sheldrake, Swan Lake, Livingston Manor, Hurleyville, Neversink, Kauneonga Lake and Woodridge. Monticello FD stood by at Liberty covering calls for Liberty and WSS and responded to 2 other calls. EMS stand by was provided by Mobile Medic Ambulance. Liberty FD would like the all agencies and depts for their assistance in this incident. Chief Mark Johnstone 17-1

https://www.facebook.com/LibertyFireDepartmentNY/posts/pfbid02nnzK248YeLFbe7z8EUzJmLAGiQgedHgayQT3AuqhypSbb3z8Ufz9B4pFApdzPt7Jl Liberty Fire Department tpdonSreso2l0 a af A u5 y : 3 e d M 18t Y 5 1 3lh 3 r i49 t 16 1 e s 48 g0114t1 t 6 a · At 7:10 PM Tuesday evening the Liberty FD was dispatched to an unknown type fire in the area of Route 52 and Sullivan Ave. While enroute, multiple calls into Sullivan 911 reported a large structure on fire at the old Grossingers Hotel property. A smoke column was now visible for several miles. First arriving units had to cut through a gate in order to access the roadway to get to the fire. Upon reaching the fire it was found to be a 3 ½ story building that was now well involved. Firefighters were additionally hampered due to the property being overgrown and concrete barriers on the roadway which prevented apparatus being able to quickly turn around. Mutiple mutual aid Depts were requested to to the scene with tankers. Over a 1000 feet of 5 inch Hose was laid from the fire back down a hill where tankers were able off load water. Liberty FD Tower Ladder 17-41 was put in operation for several hours to bring the fire under control. At the request of Town of Liberty Code Enforcement, an excavator was brought into the scene to knock down the structure once the fire was out. The cause of the Fire is currently under investigation by the NYSP and Sullivan County Bureau of Fire. Liberty FD and mutual Aid Depts operated on scene for approximately 6 hours. Assisting Mutual Aid Depts on scene were White Sulphur Springs, Loch Sheldrake, Swan Lake, Livingston Manor, Hurleyville, Neversink, Kauneonga Lake and Woodridge. Monticello FD stood by at Liberty covering calls for Liberty and WSS and responded to 2 other calls. EMS stand by was provided by Mobile Medic Ambulance. Liberty FD would like the all agencies and depts for their assistance in this incident. Chief Mark Johnstone 17-1

Eleanor Bergstein, the screenwriter ofDirty Dancing, opened up about her childhood vacations at the resort and how they inspired the 1987 film at a2021 eventat the Center for Jewish History.

Liberty Fire Department

https://www.facebook.com/LibertyFireDepartmentNY/posts/pfbid02nnzK248YeLFbe7z8EUzJmLAGiQgedHgayQT3AuqhypSbb3z8Ufz9B4pFApdzPt7Jl Liberty Fire Department tpdonSreso2l0 a af A u5 y : 3 e d M 18t Y 5 1 3lh 3 r i49 t 16 1 e s 48 g0114t1 t 6 a · At 7:10 PM Tuesday evening the Liberty FD was dispatched to an unknown type fire in the area of Route 52 and Sullivan Ave. While enroute, multiple calls into Sullivan 911 reported a large structure on fire at the old Grossingers Hotel property. A smoke column was now visible for several miles. First arriving units had to cut through a gate in order to access the roadway to get to the fire. Upon reaching the fire it was found to be a 3 ½ story building that was now well involved. Firefighters were additionally hampered due to the property being overgrown and concrete barriers on the roadway which prevented apparatus being able to quickly turn around. Mutiple mutual aid Depts were requested to to the scene with tankers. Over a 1000 feet of 5 inch Hose was laid from the fire back down a hill where tankers were able off load water. Liberty FD Tower Ladder 17-41 was put in operation for several hours to bring the fire under control. At the request of Town of Liberty Code Enforcement, an excavator was brought into the scene to knock down the structure once the fire was out. The cause of the Fire is currently under investigation by the NYSP and Sullivan County Bureau of Fire. Liberty FD and mutual Aid Depts operated on scene for approximately 6 hours. Assisting Mutual Aid Depts on scene were White Sulphur Springs, Loch Sheldrake, Swan Lake, Livingston Manor, Hurleyville, Neversink, Kauneonga Lake and Woodridge. Monticello FD stood by at Liberty covering calls for Liberty and WSS and responded to 2 other calls. EMS stand by was provided by Mobile Medic Ambulance. Liberty FD would like the all agencies and depts for their assistance in this incident. Chief Mark Johnstone 17-1

“My parents would hit the golf course and I would just go to the dance studio as a little girl,” she said. “On Thursday night champagne hour I would come out and do all these mambos and things.”

Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey inDirty Dancing(1987).Vestron/Kobal/Shutterstock

Dirty Dancing

In April, Lionsgate announced that Grey will return “to Kellerman’s in the next chapter” in thehighly-anticipated sequelto the 1987 romantic dance drama,Deadlinereported.

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