Original Joe's newly opened restaurant in East Bay shut down by kitchen fire
Contra Costa County Fire Protection District firefighters responded to the fire at 12:08 a.m. Monday, according to the county's fire department. Staffers were evacuated from the building, which sustained extensive damage to a back room wall and some electrical and attic damage.
The restaurant said on its website that no one was injured in the fire and thanked firefighters for their quick response. Original Joe's did not provide a date for its relaunch.
'Thank you to everyone — from the Greater East Bay region and beyond — who joined us as we opened our doors. We are truly humbled by your excitement and patience during an incredible opening weekend,' the eatery said in a social media post. 'We look forward to reopening as quickly as possible and will share updates as they become available.'
Original Joe's opened its 10,000-square-foot, 300-seat location with two patios at 1300 S. Main St. on Thursday morning. Its two other locations are in San Francisco and Daly City.
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