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Popular Padre Island bar and grill unexpectedly closed as spring break begins

After an overnight fire, Scuttlebutt's Seafood Bar and Grill posted to their Facebook account that they will be closed until further notice.
Credit: 3NEWS

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Friday is the unofficial start to spring break in the Coastal Bend and one popular Padre Island restaurant had to close their doors due a fire overnight.

Scuttlebutt's Seafood Bar and Grill put a message on their Facebook page that they will be closed until further notice due to "unforeseen circumstances."

Unfortunately, Due to unforeseen circumstances we will be Closed today

Posted by Scuttlebutt's Seafood Bar and Grill on Friday, March 10, 2023

The Corpus Christi Fire Department Fire Prevention Office said there was a report of a grease tank fire at the restaurant overnight and an investigator was called out after it was extinguished.

Details are limited. Stay with 3NEWS for updates. 

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