A blaze broke out at the historic P.J. Clarke’s restaurant in Midtown on Sunday night, officials said.
The FDNY responded to the saloon’s 138-year-old location at East 55th Street and Third Avenue in Manhattan just after 9 p.m., said a Fire Department rep.
Firefighters reported “smoke from [the] restaurant” and “fire in [the] wall,” the FDNY said.
A dozen units with 60 firefighters responded to the restaurant, which started operating in the building in 1884.
The blaze was knocked down by 9:40 p.m., and no injuries were reported.
“Contrary to news reports that seem to suggest it was second only to the Great Chicago Fire, we had very little damage and no injuries,” the rep said. “Our electricians are repairing the system, making sure it’s safe.
The fire erupted at the saloon’s 138-year-old Midtown East location at East 55th Street and Third Avenue just after 9 p.m. Sunday. Peter Gerber![The FDNY reported “smoke from [the] restaurant” and “fire in [the] wall.” Peter Gerber](https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2022/08/pj_clarkes_fire_5.jpg?w=1024)
The FDNY reported “smoke from [the] restaurant” and “fire in [the] wall.” Peter Gerber
Restaurant staff waited outside as the FDNY battled the fire at P.J. Clarke’s. Peter Gerber“The bar should be open by 9 p.m. this evening and the dining room in a few days, hopefully.
“We’ve been here 138 years and counting — we’re going to keep having fun and keep being the PJ’s you know and love,” the rep added.
