Fresh Kitchen in South Tampa was on fire this morning

The intersection of Howard and Dekle is closed.

click to enlarge Fresh Kitchen in Tampa, Florida on July 29, 2024. - Photo by Corrie Miserendino
Photo by Corrie Miserendino
Fresh Kitchen in Tampa, Florida on July 29, 2024.
South Tampa woke up to the sight and smell of bad news for a neighborhood favorite.

Tampa Fire Rescue said that a two-alarm fire broke out at Fresh Kitchen early this morning. The blaze at the restaurant located at 1350 S Howard Ave has closed the intersection of Howard Avenue and W Dekle Avenue.

WTVT says the fire started just after 4:30 a.m. and was mostly contained by 7 a.m. No one was hurt. Subscribe to Creative Loafing newsletters.

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