TJ's Casino and Godfather's Pizza Burns in Great Falls

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By KFBB News Team

Story Published: Nov 17, 2009 at 10:57 AM MDT

Story Updated: Nov 18, 2009 at 2:09 AM MDT

TJ's Casino and Godfather's Pizza on 10th Avenue South burned early Tuesday morning. Both businesses are located in the same building.

Fire officials say the first call came in at about 5:30 a.m. Crews quickly got the majority of the blaze out, but then spent hours battling hot spots and flare ups.

At this point, investigators say they estimate the damage to be more than $50,000. They're also pinpointing the origin of the fire in the bar area of TJ's lounge.

There is no cause of the blaze yet.

Wednesday, Nov 18 at 7:27 PM Supporter wrote ...

Chris and family sorry to hear of your loss. I hope that you will get things back up and running soon. It is a great place to take our kids to play as we hang out as adults.

Tuesday, Nov 17 at 4:46 PM nick wrote ...

we have the best specials especially on thursday 4-10 1/2 price pizza

Tuesday, Nov 17 at 4:44 PM nick wrote ...

insurance fraud are you kidding chris and ken loved this place and workers why would they do this, i know cause i work there we will be back better then ever, thanks for everyone supporting the banachs thru tuff time.

Tuesday, Nov 17 at 2:32 PM airwolf wrote ...

yeah looks like insurance fraud to me

Tuesday, Nov 17 at 1:41 PM Anonymous wrote ...

? arson for the insurance?

Tuesday, Nov 17 at 1:29 PM TJ's Supporter wrote ...

What a huge loss. Hopefully Kenny and his crew can get back up and running quick! TJ's is a great place to take the family with something for everyone. This will leave a void for a safe place for teens to play pool and socialize. Best of Luck to TJ's and Godfathers.

Tuesday, Nov 17 at 12:28 PM eli wrote ...

NNNOOOO!!! i love there pizza

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