At a Glance
- A fire early Saturday forced four Dallas businesses to close during the holiday rush.
- 45-50 firefighters battled hot spots, but no injuries were reported.
- The blaze, reported just before 6 a.m., spread through attic spaces and required a second alarm.
- Why it matters: The closures hit the community during peak holiday sales, affecting both employees and customers.
A fire early Saturday forced four Dallas businesses to close during the holiday rush, leaving 45-50 firefighters battling hot spots with no injuries. The blaze, reported just before 6 a.m., spread through attic spaces and required a second alarm. Read the story.
Fire Forces Closures During Holiday Rush
Dallas Fire Rescue (DFR) reported that a fire was seen just before 6 a.m. Saturday on 5405 W. Lovers Ln., Campisi’s restaurant, and spread through attic spaces, requiring a second alarm. By 8 a.m. the blaze was largely contained, but 45-50 firefighters were still fighting hot spots.
Investigators said the fire damaged the attic space of at least 4 businesses, with no reported injuries.
- Fire reported just before 6 a.m.
- Fire spread through attic spaces of 4 businesses
- No injuries reported
Business Owners Respond
Kenny Penn, president of Campisi’s, said he was called around 6:30 a.m. and rushed to the scene.
Kenny Penn said:
> “Well, you’re never prepared for that,” he said. “It’s just tough. Employees started showing up for their shifts, we didn’t have time to call them ahead of time. And so, everybody’s just kind of stunned, you know, it’s our busiest time of year.”
Employees started showing up for their shifts, but the store was shut, leaving customers disappointed.
Johnny Rodriguez, owner of the nearby Salon, said the damage forced them to close for months.
Aric Rodriguez said:
> “All we can do is continue to try to move forward and see the bigger picture and just do everything in our power to support those around us, support our employees, and just keep moving forward.”
Both owners are encouraging customers to visit other locations and are hopeful about reopening.
- Campisi’s encourages customers to other 8 locations.
- Salon will need wall and ceiling replacements.
- Reopening could take a couple of months.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Fire time | Just before 6 a.m. |
| Firefighters on scene | 45-50 |
| Businesses affected | 4 |
| Injuries | None |
Key Takeaways
- Four Dallas businesses were forced to close during the holiday rush due to a fire.
- 45-50 firefighters battled hot spots, with no injuries reported.
- Owners plan to reopen after repairs, but it could take months.
As the community mourns the loss of holiday sales, the affected owners remain hopeful and ready to rebuild.
