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Blatch's BBQ, a Salt Lake restaurant, is closed after a fire on Wednesday.

The fire was caused by a medical episode involving its chef-owner, according to the business.

The restaurant lost 80% of its equipment but plans to rebuild and reopen.

SALT LAKE CITY — A highly acclaimed vegan restaurant nestled in Salt Lake City's Avenues neighborhood will remain closed "until further notice" after a fire on Wednesday.

Salt Lake firefighters responded to a report of a fire near Blatch's BBQ, 186 N. I Street, shortly after 2:30 p.m. A garage next to the business was "fully engulfed" when crews arrived, causing six propane tanks in the area to explode, said Salt Lake Fire Capt. Chad Jepperson. Additional crews were called to combat the fire as it t

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