Houlihan’s in Secaucus evacuated after ceiling buckles from snow on the roof

SECAUCUS, New Jersey (WABC) — A restaurant in Secaucus, New Jersey had to be evacuated Tuesday night after the ceiling buckled due to snow on the roof, according to officials.

It happened at the Houlihan’s located at 700 Plaza Dr.

Police, firefighters, the Office of Emergency Management and the Town Building Inspector responded to the restaurant for a report of a possible roof collapse.

First responders found that the roof did not fully collapse, but the ceiling buckled under the weight of the snow on the flat roof.

Police say that inside the building, cracking noises could be heard coming from the ceiling.

The restaurant, which was open at the time, was evacuated.

Officials say no one was hurt, and the Town Building Inspector has ordered the building closed until further notice.

Building management will arrange repairs.

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