Fire damages building at Salt Lick BBQ
Sierra Martin | Managing Editor
HAYS COUNTY — A fire was reported at the Salt Lick BBQ restaurant in Driftwood at about 3 p.m. on Sunday, February 20. The Hays County Fire Marshal’s Office was alerted at 3:17 p.m. and arrived on the scene shortly after.
The investigation revealed that a flame or ember from cooking ignited the fire in a grease duct. Damages were limited to one building and may exceed $25,000. There were no injuries and no customers were in the building when the fire began.
Salt Lick BBQ posted on their Facebook about the fire and said they are still open for business.
“Heads up, BBQ fans. Unfortunately, we’ve had a little fire in one of our buildings today,” Salt Lick BBQ said in a Facebook post. “Everything is under control and everyone is okay and we are still open, but please be aware wait time may be a bit longer today since we are only able to be open in one of our buildings. Thank you for your patience and understanding.”
According to local officials, the North Hays Fire Department responded to the fire. The fire marshals from the Wimberley and Kyle Fire Departments assisted in the investigation.
