Jerry Bob’s Family Restaurant at 3601 N. Campbell Ave. has temporarily closed because of a fire that began on the ceiling.
On Tuesday, February 11, the Tucson Fire Department reported that they got the flames under control within 15 minutes. However, there’s still plenty of damage to the interior — a portion of the dining room’s wall and ceiling are now in need of renovations.
Thankfully, no injuries were reported.
This particular Jerry Bob’s is on the corner of Campbell Avenue and Prine Road, located in the same shopping center as Ghini’s French Caffe and Med Cuisine.
Known for its classic American diner-style menu, Jerry Bob’s has been in Tucson for years dishin’ out inexpensive meals, generous portions, and a no-frills atmosphere. Thanks to multiple ownerships, the restaurant concept’s reach spans outside of Tucson and into areas like Marana, Rita Ranch, and Sahuarita.
Stay tuned for more information and for possible opportunities to help out the local restaurant as they hopefully rebuild.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
This Jerry Boby’s location doesn’t have much of an online presence, but you can keep up with them here.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.
He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.
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