Tragedy struck late last night when a fire erupted at the popular Third Ward eatery, Turkey Leg Hut. The restaurant, known for its massive social media following and distinctive cuisine, found itself engulfed in a blaze that prompted firefighters to rush to the scene on the 4800 block of Almeda, as reported by Click2Houston.

The call, received at 10:49 p.m., alerted the Houston Fire Department to the emergency that has further enshrouded Turkey Leg Hut, recently beleaguered by ownership turmoil, in a cloud of smoke and uncertainty. While extinguishing the flames, no injuries were reported—a small mercy against the backdrop of the restaurant's recent woes, including a bitter divorce between owners and co-founder Lynn Price's firing due to alleged financial mismanagement, as detailed by FOX 26 Houston.

In February, court records revealed Price's termination from the well-loved joint he started with his wife, Nakia Holmes. The spoken issues of financial disparities thrust the business into rough waters. Price's departure preceded the restaurant's March filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, marking a jarring shift in fortunes for what was once a beacon of local flavor and success.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Houston Fire Department. Despite the raging flames, the extent of the damage endured by the Turkey Leg Hut is unclear at this early stage, leaving the restaurant's future under a veil of smoke. Houston's beloved spot for turkey legs will now have to navigate the added challenge of rebuilding, just as it has sought to stabilize amidst its financial and personal tribulations.