Fire near Turkey Leg Hut in Houston Saturday night; HFD launches investigation
HOUSTON - There was a fire near Turkey Leg Hut on Saturday, April 27.
It was first reported that a fire occurred at the restaurant, but the restaurant has cleared up those reports via social media stating the fire happened at a warehouse near the restaurant on the street adjacent.
Last night, a small fire occurred at our off-site warehouse, not at the Turkey Leg Hut restaurant itself as reported. 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 impact on our restaurant’s operations.We are deeply grateful to the firefighters and first responders for their dedication and quick action, which prevented any major damage. Their bravery ensures safety and minimal disruption, not just for us but for the entire community.We also want to extend our heartfelt thanks to our community for your concern and support during this incident. It’s your support that uplifts us and reinforces why we do what we do every day.Turkey Leg Hut is open and we warmly invite everyone to join us today. We remain as committed as ever to providing a safe, welcoming environment and delivering the delicious, comforting meals you’ve come to love. 🫶
The restaurant located at 4830 Almeda Road became famous over the years for its presence on social media but has recently been having some issues as the owners are divorcing.
In February, co-founder, Lynn Price, who founded the restaurant with his wife, Nakia Holmes, was fired due to what court records say was financial mismanagement.
In March, the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
Houston Fire Department will investigate the cause of this fire.
The damage caused by the fire is unknown at the time.
