AFD says the cause of the fire was accidental. They say a windblown ember from a fire pit ignited combustible surroundings. The famed spot usually attracts lines of customers waiting to order pulled pork, brisket and other smoked meats. From Community Impact Newspaper’s reporting partner, Fox 7UPDATE FRANKLIN BBQ FIRE: this is the first video shot, we were on scene before fire crews at @FranklinBbq fire. Fire is out, no injuries. pic.twitter.com/40IVjRRNgs
— Tania Ortega (@TaniaonFox7) August 26, 2017