UPDATE: 12/26/2024 10:00 AM Evansville Fire Department released the following statement:
Vanderburgh County Central Dispatch received a call reporting a fire at 1113 Parrett Street, the location of the Sauced restaurant. The initial call stated that the fire was visible on the second floor. The first arriving Engine crew reported fire from the “B” side of the three-story commercial building.
An interior fire attack was initiated, and a primary search for occupants was completed before conditions deteriorated. Crews were called out of the building at 17:01. Crews then transitioned to a defensive attack. A second alarm was called at 17:24.
The use of defensive fire tactics enabled crews to gain control of the fire and after 40 minutes crews were able to reenter the building to search for hidden fire and to perform overhaul.
Along with the restaurant, the building also contained four apartments. There were no occupants at the time of the fire and one person was displaced. No injuries were reported.
The resulting damage and debris from the fire will delay the release of the determination of the fire’s cause. However, at this time in the investigation, there does not appear to be any criminal activity.
The original report from 12/25/2024 10:00 PM
On Christmas afternoon, Evansville firefighters were dispatched to Sauced Restaurant at 1113 Parrett Street. Crews initially attempted an interior attack but were called out of the structure due to intensifying fire conditions. Approximately 40 minutes into the incident, this became a second-alarm fire.
After 30 minutes of defensive tactics or exterior-only fire attacks, interior tactics resumed.
The fire was extinguished at around 7:00 PM. According to reports from the Evansville Fire Department and Evansville Watch.
This is a developing story and will be updated as new information becomes available.
