An early Saturday morning fire chewed through the roof of Jakeeno's Pizza & Pasta in south Minneapolis, briefly turning a familiar corner spot into a busy fire scene instead of a breakfast prep shift. Crews were dispatched around 6:43 a.m. to the single-story restaurant at 3555 Chicago Avenue South, where they found flames burning beneath the roof membrane. Firefighters brought the blaze under control in about an hour, and no injuries were reported.
Firefighters Cut Open Roof To Hunt Down Hidden Flames
The Minneapolis Fire Department told reporters that crews forced their way into the building and quickly discovered “active fire burning beneath the roof membrane,” according to Bring Me The News. Firefighters opened multiple sections of the roof to reach and extinguish the concealed flames. The outlet reported that smoke had seeped into the building’s interior, but no active fire was found inside. Crews then carried out overhaul work and checked for remaining hot spots before clearing the scene.
Jakeeno’s Has Been Holding Down The Corner For Decades
Jakeeno's has been serving South Minneapolis since 1975 and marked its 50th anniversary last year, according to the restaurant's website. The family-run corner joint is operated by sisters Amy and Patty Keegan and has grown beyond its sit-down roots, recently expanded into retail and a refreshed bar space. Regulars have long sworn by the thin-crust pies and late-night hours that helped cement Jakeeno’s as a neighborhood standby.
Cause Under Investigation As Neighbors Await Next Steps
The Minneapolis Fire Department said the cause of the roof fire remains under investigation and there was no immediate information about the broader impact to the restaurant, according to Bring Me The News. Fire officials and building inspectors will continue their checks to determine the extent of the damage and confirm safety before any reopening can be considered. Customers and neighbors looking for the latest word on the beloved pizzeria are being urged to keep an eye on Jakeeno’s official channels for updates.
