A beloved staple of the San Antonio food scene, the original Burger Boy restaurant, faced a fiery challenge on Friday night. Flames erupted in the kitchen around 11 p.m. before spreading to the attic of the establishment situated in the 2300 block of North St. Mary's Street. Fortunately, responding firefighters managed to prevent the blaze from consuming more of the historical structure, as reported by KSAT.
The San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD) promptly extinguished the fire, noting that the damage to the restaurant was "moderate". While the incident led to an unexpected shutdown, employees were safely evacuated without injuries. In response, the Burger Boy establishment on its social media informed the public that the St. Mary's Street location would be temporarily closed, "We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding and continued support," the restaurant's Instagram post conveyed, as mentioned by News 4 San Antonio.
Accurate timelines of the event revealed by official sources stated that the fire department received the call at around 11:10 p.m. The quick response by firefighters allowed them to confine the fire swiftly, saving most of the iconic establishment which has served as a touchstone for the local community. The actual extent of the fire's impact and the prospective date for reopening remain, however, undisclosed.
As it stands, the restaurant's representatives have not provided a concrete timeline for when they will serve their coveted burgers again.
