Cleanrite-Buildrite Emergency Services along with 14 fire engines from Chico, Oroville, Paradise, and Cal Fire-Butte county arrived at Tres Hombres to assist in the cleaning, fire and smoke damage, and water mitigation of the historical building consumed by Tuesday’s fire in downtown Chico.
Tuesday morning around 2:40am (December 1st) Chico police officer Rich Harman reported smoke near the building of West First and Broadway which included Mr. Pickles sandwich shop and Tres Hombres mexican restaurant. The fire was reported to be under control around 5:00am but not before destroying the kitchen, office, ceiling, and bathrooms of Tres Hombres as well as the entire interior of Mr. Pickle’s. The basement of Tres Hombres that was used as a prep kitchen and bookkeeping sustained water damage. The bar and dinning room area were untouched by flames but contain smoke and water damage.
The historic building located on Broadway in downtown Chico dates back to 1861 when it was used for John Bidwell’s office that was located on the second level and a general store located on the main level. The long bar located in the restaurant was originally in the movie the Misfits (1961) with Marilyn Monroe and Clark Cable. Currently, the very popular venue, Tres Hombres, has been in the Top Reader’s Pick for Mexican Restaurant in Chico years running. The ‘Long Bar and Grill’ opened in January 1988 and continuously prides themselves in the extended efforts to interact with their customers and employee training on being helpful, friendly, and courteous. Each server is responsible for treating their section as a guest invited into their home for dinner.
Unfortunately fire damage is a large threat for all restaurants based on the environment of potential combustibles in close proximity to hot surfaces and open flames. The most common fires include unattended cooking, overheating, and the ignition of fatty residues within range hood and ducting. Cleanrite-Buildrite is dedicated in educating the public in fire safety for the prevention of tragedies such as this in Tres Hombres. Please visit Cleanrite-Buildrite online: www.cleanrite-buildrite.com.
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