Pittsburgh food truck temporarily closes after electrical fire

A Pittsburgh food truck is closed until further notice after an electrical fire caused heavy damage to the business’s separate kitchen facility in Bloomfield Saturday. In a post on Instagram Monday, Thyme Machine said a fire had broken out inside the establishment’s kitchen, leaving heavy damage to the facility’s building. VIDEO ABOVE: Fire breaks out at Thyme Machine facility in Bloomfield; @thymemachinepgh The post said fire officials determined the fire started in the wall during the early hours of Saturday morning. “While the brave men of the Pittsburgh Fire Department were able to contain the blaze, a lot of damage was done to the building,” the post read. “It’s… pretty bad.”The on-the-go establishment said they are waiting for the insurance companies to give them a picture of what the next steps look like for repairs and operations. Following the fire, a GoFundMe page was set up in hopes of helping the business be able to get back to operations as quickly as possible, in addition to taking care of current employees.”I have set up a GoFundMe for the amazing staff to help them get through this difficult time,” the post said. “Thyme Machine is the sum of their hard work and dedication, and I could never reopen without them. Any generosity is beyond appreciated.”To donate, view the GoFundMe page here. Download the WTAE app to stay connected with breaking news. Sign up for our email newsletters to get breaking news in your inbox.

A Pittsburgh food truck is closed until further notice after an electrical fire caused heavy damage to the business’s separate kitchen facility in Bloomfield Saturday.

In a post on Instagram Monday, Thyme Machine said a fire had broken out inside the establishment’s kitchen, leaving heavy damage to the facility’s building.

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VIDEO ABOVE: Fire breaks out at Thyme Machine facility in Bloomfield; @thymemachinepgh

The post said fire officials determined the fire started in the wall during the early hours of Saturday morning.

“While the brave men of the Pittsburgh Fire Department were able to contain the blaze, a lot of damage was done to the building,” the post read. “It’s… pretty bad.”

The on-the-go establishment said they are waiting for the insurance companies to give them a picture of what the next steps look like for repairs and operations.

Following the fire, a GoFundMe page was set up in hopes of helping the business be able to get back to operations as quickly as possible, in addition to taking care of current employees.

“I have set up a GoFundMe for the amazing staff to help them get through this difficult time,” the post said. “Thyme Machine is the sum of their hard work and dedication, and I could never reopen without them. Any generosity is beyond appreciated.”

To donate, view the GoFundMe page here.

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