“…a fire struck the backside of the building. It is still undetermined as to what exactly caused the one-alarm fire, which left approximately $40,000 in electrical damage…thanks to the preservation of its original pits and an 
insurance policy that has kept their employees on the payroll since the incident… it will feel as if Hutchins BBQ never closed…”
At first, a hopeful Tim believed the restaurant would be up and running in a couple of weeks. But with more planning and red tape to navigate than originally expected, he and his father, Roy, recovering a business from fire entailed much more than he anticipated.
The fire originated in the rear of the building and destroyed its back wall and pit room, which housed two wood-burning rotisserie pits, a trademark of the family namesake.
“It was devastating,,” Roy said. “We’ve put in 14 restaurants since 1975, and this is the first fire we’ve ever had.”
With the damages being more expensive than he originally thought, Tim believes the worst is behind them, and said he and his father are resting easier now that they can see the progress taking shape.
“A lot of times with a lot of restaurants, this could put you under,” Tim said. “Thankfully, this is something I’ve been able to do.”
The restaurant, which has been at that location since 1991, will look very similar to way it was before the fire, except for a completely new pit room constructed of steel and cement, no wood, Roy said.
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