Joe Jarosz
Northeast News
April 24, 2015

KANSAS CITY, Missouri — An early morning fire won’t stop Gates Bar B. Q. from opening later today.

According to various media reports, early Friday morning, a fire broke out in the ventilation system at the original Gates Bar B. Q, 1221 Brooklyn Ave. The fire damaged the roof of the restaurant, but wasn’t expected to be severe.

An employee at the location said the restaurant will be opened today, Friday, April 24, but wasn’t sure what time the doors would open to the public.

Earlier this year, a fire at the Gates location in Independence completely destroyed the building.