Oklahoma City Fire Department was on scene Friday morning responding to a blaze at Chelio's Diner, a local establishment recently spotlighted in a Paramount+ television series. The fire, reported around 9:20 a.m., occurred near Southeast 15th Street and I-35. While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, there have been no reported injuries and damage to the building has been described as minor, as reported by KFOR.
Fire officials, who were called to battle the fire, have indicated that it appears to have originated outside of the building. The incident caused some exterior damage, according to KFOR. Furthermore, Oklahoma Natural Gas was summoned to shut off a gas line to the area, as a safety precaution.
The response to the fire, which has since been extinguished, drew resources and attention from various city services. As firefighters diligently worked to control and eventually quell the flames. While the official cause is still to be determined, the outcome where no individuals were harmed speaks to the effectiveness of the response.
Chelio's Diner, the site of the incident, recently gained additional recognition due to its feature in the Tulsa King series, making the restaurant more than just another spot on the city's map. This detail highlighted by OKC FOX adds a layer of cultural significance to the event, although the establishment's reputation was fortunately not tarnished by major damage.
