Fire reported at Texas Roadhouse in Columbus; steakhouse closed
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- Fire at Texas Roadhouse wasn't from kitchen equipment; all guests and staff safely evacuated; restaurant reopens Sunday.
- Small fire reported Saturday evening at Columbus steakhouse; fire suppression system extinguished it with no injuries or damage.
UPDATE: “It was not a fryer, nor was it any piece of equipment in our kitchen,” according to Texas Roadhouse staff.
The establishment is extremely grateful all guests & staff exited the building safely.
The establishment is back open Sunday at 11!
A packed steakhouse was evacuated after a small fire Saturday afternoon.
Columbus Fire and EMS personnel responded to the Texas Roadhouse, located on North Lake Parkway around 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026 after a fryer caught on fire.
The fire protection system swiftly extinguished it, according to Daniel Macon, the department’s division chief and fire marshal.
Fortunately, there were no structural damages or injuries reported.
According to Macon and steakhouse employees, the establishment is currently closed until further notice.
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