A blaze erupted in the kitchen of Cocina Madrigal, a Phoenix eatery revered for its culinary prowess, causing an indefinite closure, as firefighters battled the flames late Sunday, according to FOX 10 Phoenix. The fire department was summoned at approximately 4:15 p.m. to the restaurant located near 16th Street and Broadway Road following reports of smoke spiraling from within.
Upon arrival, Phoenix's bravest quickly initiated an evacuation while engaging the fire, their efforts included sending a ladder company to execute vertical ventilation said Phoenix Fire Capt. Todd Keller, the structure withstood, remaining intact, although the restaurant's operations are currently suspended, as detailed in a statement obtained by FOX 10 Phoenix.
No injuries were reported in the incident that has temporarily dimmed the lights of what was once a bustling dining locale recognized as the number one place to eat nationwide by Yelp in the year 2022. As per AZFamily, the investigators are presently dissecting the mishap, in search of clues that might enlighten the enigma of the fire's origin.
Cocina Madrigal, not only previously lauded by Yelp but also esteemed as a beacon for taco and Mexican cuisine enthusiasts, now faces a recovery period of unspecified length, while it repairs the havoc wrought by the kitchen's flare-up. AZFamily notes the community's and food aficionados' anticipation, as they await the return of this culinary gem to its former glory, with both patrons and staff longing for normalcy's swift return to the corner of 16th Street and Broadway Road.
