1st Alarm Fire at Johnny Rockets, Westgate

At approximately 6:45P.M.on Monday, August 20th, Firefighters were called out for a first-alarm fire at Johnny Rockets at Westgate. When firefighters arrived they found lots of smoke and fire on the roof of the building. Also noticed was fire on the 80 foot sign resting on top of the restaurant.

Firefighters immediately began an aggressive but safe fire attack to keep this fire from spreading to other structures connected to and close by Johnny Rockets. At the time the fire started, there were six employees working and approximately 10 customers having dinner when someone from outside walked in and informed everyone the restaurant was on fire. At that point everyone was safely evacuated and 9-1-1 was called. Firefighters arrived just a few minutes later.

Glendale Fire Command officers implemented an aggressive fire attack plan which was carried out by approximately 50 firefighters from Glendale, Peoria, Avondale, and Phoenix and kept the fire contained to the Johnny Rockets restaurant. The fire was brought under control in 26 minutes. Unfortunately the fire wasn’t put out before approximately $500,000 in damages was done.

Glendale Fire Investigators feel at this time there are no indications of arson. No ignition source was identified. This fire started on the restaurant roof under a large bill board. While Johnny Rocket’s will be closed for a while the remainder of Westgate is very much open to the public.

Daniel T. Valenzuela
Glendale Firefighter
Community Relations
Public Information Officer
Glendale Fire Department
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