The Oakland Fire Department is investigating the fire that destroyed Horn Barbecue as arson, with evidence suggesting intentional setting. The incident led to the restaurant's temporary closure, impacting owner Matt Horn, who faced accusations of delayed payments and unsafe workplace conditions. In a separate incident, South Florida restaurants faced closure due to health violations, including roach infestations and unsanitary conditions.
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Evidence indicates that the fire that gutted Horn Barbecue in West Oakland last year was intentionally set, officials say. LATEST: https://t.co/ukeIhDBWsW
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Since Horn Barbecue’s debut in 2020, owner Matt Horn has received accolades for his food, but he's also faced accusations that he has delayed payments to vendors and fostered unsafe workplace conditions. https://t.co/3bpvw8bydy
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The Orlando Sentinel used state data to report the Hammered Lamb restaurant shut down in March because of flying insects, roach feces and other health inspection violations. Turns out, this was news to the Hammered Lamb. https://t.co/FX9ebwDREQ
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Oakland fire officials say evidence found at the barbeque restaurant indicates the blaze was intentionally set. https://t.co/GHf1ABGWQw https://t.co/GHf1ABGWQw
Evidence found at the scene of a fire that temporarily shut down one of the Bay Area’s most acclaimed restaurants indicates it was set intentionally, according to fire officials. https://t.co/MhuHip8B1I
Six months after a fire burned down Oakland’s Horn Barbecue and forced the restaurant into a temporary closure, the Oakland Fire Department has confirmed to Eater SF that the incident is now being investigated as arson https://t.co/dL0fC8VZef