Fire that torched Horn Barbecue appears intentional, investigators say

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

OAKLAND, Calif. – A fire that destroyed a popular barbecue restaurant in West Oakland last year appears to be a case of arson, investigators said.

Michael Hunt, a spokesperson for the Oakland Fire Department, said that evidence suggests last year’s fire at Horn Barbecue on Mandela Parkway was intentionally set, and the case is under investigation as arson.

The owner, Matt Horn, said that the restaurant was defaced and vandalized the day before it burned down. Investigators have not revealed if that incident is linked to the arson fire.

Hunt said that investigators have not identified any suspects at this time.

Horn Barbecue was forced to close for six months after the building sustained structural and electrical damage from the fire, in addition to recurring theft.

Horn Barbecue has made a comeback and reopened last week at a new location, next to its sister restaurant, Matty’s, on 8th Street in downtown Oakland.

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.

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