MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Memphis Fire Department is investigating a second fire in a month at a Frayser nightclub.
Firefighters responded to the latest fire at The Excitement Restaurant and Lounge in the 3100 block of North Watkins near Dellwood Ave. about 3:50 a.m. Tuesday, Jan 2, 2024.
Investigators said the fire had been set at multiple points inside the building, causing a total of $205,000 damage. They said no one was hurt in the fire.
This comes a month after another fire at the club on Dec. 2, 2023. Memphis Fire investigators said that fire happened about 2:15 a.m. and was set inside the front window. That fire caused a total of about $11,000 damage and no one was hurt.
Investigators listed the cause of both fires as 'incendiary.'
If you have any information on these fires that could help investigators, call CrimeStoppers at 582-CASH (2274) or the State Arson Hotline at 1-800-762-3017.
