Fire officials investigate kitchen fire at popular BBQ restaurant in Helotes

Crews quickly put out flames at Porky J’s BBQ in Helotes early Thursday morning. Fire officials say the restaurant sustained moderate damage. No injuries reported.

SAN ANTONIO — A fire broke out early Thursday morning at a Helotes barbecue restaurant, causing moderate damage but no injuries.

According to fire officials, crews responded around 3 a.m. to the 12000 block of Bandera Road, where a gas fire had started inside the kitchen of Porky J’s BBQ & Southern Kitchen.

Firefighters were able to quickly bring the flames under control, preventing the fire from spreading further. No injuries were reported.

Officials said the restaurant location previously experienced a similar type of incident involving a kitchen fire. The cause of Thursday’s fire remains under investigation.

Damage to the building was described by fire officials as moderate.

This is a developing story.

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