Restaurant fire: Houston Fire Department responds to fire in historic Third Ward at beloved Turkey Leg Hut [Video]

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Houston Fire Department responded to the Turkey Leg Hut after a fire broke out at the establishment on Saturday evening, according to officials.

Firefighters were able to contain the fire using a ladder truck to battle the flames.

The well-known restaurant is housed in Houston’s historic Third Ward along Almeda Road.

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No injuries were reported in the fire, but what caused it remains unclear.

A few hours after, the owner, Nakia Holmes sent out a statement saying the fire has not directly impacted the business and that they are open.

“Last night, a small fire occurred at our off-site warehouse, not at the Turkey Leg Hut restaurant itself. We are relieved to report that, thanks to the swift and heroic efforts of the Houston Fire Department, the situation was quickly brought under control with no injuries and no …