Fire destroys Highway 58 BBQ

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A large fire destroyed a Chattanooga business Friday evening.

Highway 58 BBQ went up in flames shortly before 6 p.m., causing more than $50,000 in damage, according to an estimate from the Chattanooga Fire Department.

The fire started outside at the cooker, smoker and grease trap area, according to a press release from the department. It then made its way to the business and burnt a power line into two pieces.

Everyone made it out safely, according to the release.

The fire was ruled to be accidental.

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