WEST FARGO, N.D. (KFGO) – Just before the noon hour on Saturday a fire broke out in the kitchen at Spitfire Bar & Grill, and the popular West Fargo restaurant was quickly evacuated.
West Fargo Fire battalion chief Joey Porter said smoke and flames were visible coming from the roof when crews arrived.
“They were cooking and the broiler caught fire. The sprinkler system system didn’t contain it so the fire went up through the duct work to the exhaust system that comes out at the roof,” Porter said.
The restaurant was open at the time and staff and customers were all safely evacuated.
Crews quickly knocked down and contained the fire. No injuries were reported from the kitchen staff or emergency personnel. The restaurant will remained closed for at least the rest of Saturday due to heavy water damage and light smoke damage that resulted from the fire and efforts to put it out.
