ORLANDO, Fla. — A fire erupted overnight at Beefy King, a beloved Orlando institution known for its beef sandwiches and vintage decor.
- Cause of fire at Beefy King is under investigation
- Owners said they hadn't had fire in more than 50 years
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Three Orlando Fire Department engines, two trucks, and a rescue truck responded to the restaurant at 424 North Bumby Ave. at about 1:40 a.m. Tuesday. Arson investigators were also at the scene.
No one was hurt, officials said.
Beefy King said in a tweet that it would be closed at least through Tuesday. It said there was minimal damage from the fire.
CLOSED TODAY our beloved Beefy King caught fire around 1am. No one was hurt & Minimal damage to the building.Orlando Fire Dept acted swiftly & prevented the fire from spreading. Orlando police Dept has been so helpful as well. Everything is being investigated
— Beefy king (@beefy_king) November 12, 2019
It's unclear when the restaurant would be reopened.
In an Instagram post, Beefy King stated, "51 years we have survived hurricanes & other mishaps, never have we dealt with fire."