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Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Barbecue joint near Wharton goes up in flames


A beloved stop on the Texas barbecue trail, Hinze’s BBQ just outside Wharton suffered a devastating fire on Monday evening just before dinner rush. No one was hurt in the blaze, which began with an out of control pit fire, but the building is said to be total loss. Photo: Wharton County Constables Office Precinct 2

 Popular family-run barbecue joint near Wharton goes up in flames


A landmark on the Texas barbecue map was destroyed by fire on Monday night, according to local reports. Family members are calling it a total loss.

The original Hinze’s BBQ has been serving barbecue and other goodies for more than 40 years outside of Wharton proper, just off U.S. 59. Its décor was positively Texas, and the location was a favorite stop for travelers and locals alike.

A pit fire out back just before dinner rush at 7 p.m.  is being blamed for the catastrophic fire. It quickly got out of hand for the employees and soon emergency officials were called.

On Monday night the Wharton County Precinct #2 Constable’s Office was posting photos of fire officials fighting the blaze. There were no reported injuries to first responders or staff. Word of the fire spread quickly over social media and barbecue fans across the state expressed their condolences.

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