No injuries after fire breaks out at Grumpy’s Restaurant in Middleburg, fire rescue crews say

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. — A fire broke out at a Grumpy’s Restaurant in Middleburg on Wednesday night.

Clay County Fire Rescue responded around 8 p.m. to the restaurant at 1805 Blanding Boulevard.

Less than an hour later, the fire was under control and crews began working to clear the smoke out of the building. According to CCFR, there were no injuries.

Action News Jax spoke with Daniel Deleon, the CEO and President of Grumpy’s Restaurant. He told us there was nobody in the building when the restaurant caught fire.

Deleon said there was some damage and it will be a significant loss but everyone is safe and the fire did not impact any other businesses.

The Acting Fire Chief told Action News Jax the fire started in the back of the restaurant by the kitchen and it made its way forward. There is major fire damage on the inside and the restaurant will be closed for a while, according to the Fire Chief.

Action News Jax is working to learn more. Check back for updates.

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Fire at Grumpy's Restaurant Crews work to control fire at Grumpy's Restaurant in Middleburg. (Clay County Fire Rescue)

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