Patrick's Pub Reopening for Monday Dinner After Small Fire

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Patrick's Pub is having a late opening on Monday after a spontaneous combustion that occurred in the kitchen on Sunday.

On Sunday around 9:15 a.m., one alarm was called to the restaurant after some oil-soaked rags ignited and produced a small fire. It was deemed accidental and the damage is minimal.

"It was 90 percent contained by a single sprinkler head. [Pittsfield Fire Department] made sure it was out completely and turned off the water to minimize damage," Deputy Chief Daniel Garner reported.

"Tower 1 ventilated the restaurant and used squeegees to remove excess water from the kitchen floor."

The restaurant alerted customers of the situation via Facebook on Sunday. In order to deep clean the kitchen, it closed for lunch on Monday and was preparing to open for dinner at 4 p.m.

Pittsfield Starbucks Closed Temporarily

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
05:39PM / Wednesday, July 17, 2024

A sign outside the coffee shop assures customers the closure is only temporary. 

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Your alarm goes off, you get ready, and you leave for school, work, or whatever your appointment a little bit early to get a cup of coffee to start your day, only to find that the Pittsfield Starbucks, located at  555 Hubbard Ave., is closed. 

 

The sign has been removed, and the drive-through is blocked, but Starbucks coffee addicts need not worry — this closure is only temporary. 

 

The coffee shop closed its doors temporarily on July 7 to undergo a standard renovation with the chain's new Siren System, a Starbucks spokesperson said. 

 

According to the signage, the reopening date is projected to be Aug. 21. 

 

According to its website, the Siren System is part of the chain's Starbucks Reinvention plan, which aims to improve the experience for partners and staff by responding to changing needs and increasing demands. 

 

"As a standard course of business, we continually evaluate our store portfolio using various criteria to ensure we are meeting the needs of our customers," the spokesperson said. 

 

The chain's article on unveiling its innovations said, "Over the past few years, the number of cold beverages ordered has surpassed the number of hot drinks year-round. And, two in three drinks ordered have requested customizations such as extra espresso shots and flavorings."