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.
"Early this morning a spontaneous combustion unfortunately caused a small fire in the kitchen while we were closed. Thankfully, due to our sprinkler system as well as the great and immediate response of the Pittsfield Fire Department, we were luckily able to have extremely limited damages to the restaurant," the restaurant's post read.
"But with a fire, we have decided to take a day to deep clean everything, as we take pride in having an extremely clean kitchen. So, tomorrow we will be closed for lunch and opening up at 4 p.m. for dinner service. We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope to see you soon.”
Patrick's has been open for around 40 years and was purchased last year by McNinch Restaurant Group, which formerly owned The Olde Heritage Tavern in Lenox.
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