Shaq’s Historic Atlanta Krispy Kreme Damaged By Raging Fire
A historic Krispy Kreme Doughnuts store owned by Shaquille O’Neal was engulfed in flames early this Wednesday morning, heavily damaging the structure.
Video posted by Shaq himself and on social media showed raging flames from the store. Battalion Chief Douglas Hatcher said firefighters saved most of the building after the fire started in the back. So far, no injuries were reported. Hatcher said the cause of the fire was under investigation, the Associated Press reports.
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The Midtown Krispy Kreme opened in 1965. It was one of the first locations established outside the company’s main bases. As the news site notes, after Martin Luther King Jr.’s funeral in April 1968, the Krispy Kreme fed mourners by donating 150 dozen donuts to Atlanta churches. O’Neal bought the store in 2016. While the full extent of the damage is not yet clear, the Basketball Hall-of-Famer told WXIA-TV “I hope no one was hurt and we will bounce back better than ever.”
Following the news, fans of Shaq have been sending him encouraging words and prayers on social media. We will continue to keep you updated when more details have been shared.
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