Fire extinguished at Bob Lobster in Newbury

"Beloved seafood shack Bob Lobster caught fire Saturday evening, which led to the brief closure of Plum Island Turnpike while multiple fire agencies responded to the scene, according to a press release. Newbury firefighters, who received help from the Newburyport, Rowley, and Georgetown fire departments at the scene, were able to successfully put out the small fire. The Newbury Fire Department also was supported by firefighters from West Newbury, Salisbury, Groveland, and Amesbury, who covered Newbury's stations at the time of the blaze."

"Officials received a call about the fire around 4 p.m., according to the press release from John Guilfoil Public Relations. Upon arrival at Bob Lobster, fire officials reported that three employees had evacuated the restaurant, and there was smoke coming from the roof. The fire was located inside the roof and walls. Firefighters were quick to take out a small fire in the roof, but needed more time to fight several hot spots in the roof and walls. No injuries were reported at the scene."

Bob Lobster on Plum Island caught fire Saturday evening, prompting a brief closure of Plum Island Turnpike as multiple fire agencies responded. Newbury firefighters, with assistance from neighboring departments, extinguished a small fire located inside the roof and walls while crews worked to suppress several hot spots. Officials received the call around 4 p.m., and three employees evacuated the restaurant upon arrival as smoke was visible from the roof. No injuries were reported. The cause of the blaze is under investigation by the Newbury Fire Department and the Massachusetts State Police Fire and Explosion Investigation Unit. Bob Lobster did not respond to inquiries about operations after the fire.

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