Fire Damages Fork n’ Pint in Waterford
Waterford, MI – Fork n’ Pink restaurant, located at 4000 Cass Elizabeth Road in Waterford, was damaged by fire Thursday morning. Neighbors reported large flames coming from the building between 6am and 7am. The cause of the fire has not yet been released.
UPDATE: Fork n’ Pint released a statement saying:
First and foremost, we are deeply relieved and grateful that no one was hurt in the fire that destroyed our restaurant. While we are still in shock, the loss is devastating to our entire restaurant family.
Right now, our focus is on supporting our employees and those directly affected by this loss. Our team is the heart of Fork n’ Pint, and their well-being is our top priority as we begin to process and recover from this tragedy.
For nearly ten years, Fork n’ Pint has been our pride and passion — a place where we’ve shared meals, memories, and milestones with this incredible community.
We want to sincerely thank everyone who has reached out with condolences, support, and kind words. It means more than we can express.
We are heartbroken, but also reminded of how fortunate we are to be part of such a strong and caring city. In the days ahead, we will be navigating our grief, but we know we won’t be doing it alone.
With heavy hearts,
—The Fork n’ Pint Team
UPDATE: Waterford Fire has released the following statement:
On May 1, 2025, at approximately 5:50 AM, the Waterford Regional Fire
Department was dispatched to a structure fire at Fork n Pint restaurant, located in Waterford Township.
The first arriving crew was on scene within five minutes at 5:55 AM.
Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy smoke and fire through the roof of the structure. Crews
initiated an aggressive interior attack; however, due to the roof collapsing into the building, they were
forced to transition to a defensive operation for the safety of personnel.
Responding units included Battalion 1, Captain 7, Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 3, Engine 5, Truck 8,
Squad 9, Rescue 1, Rescue 3, and Rescue 5. Additional command and investigation personnel, including
Chief 1, Chief 2, Fire Marshal 1, Fire Marshal 2, and Inspector 2, also responded to the scene. Mutual aid
assistance was provided by Independence Township Fire Department, West Bloomfield Fire Department,
and Bloomfield Township Fire Department.
Crews on scene also received support from restoration companies Servpro and Belfor, who assisted with
initial recovery efforts.
Thanks to the coordinated efforts of all personnel, the fire was contained to the building of origin,
preventing spread to neighboring homes. The structure sustained significant damage.
One firefighter sustained a minor injury during operations. The firefighter was transported to a local
hospital, treated, and released.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Waterford Regional Fire Department Fire
Marshal Division. Further information will be released as it becomes available.
Fork n Pint is a valued part of the Waterford community, and our thoughts are with the owners,
employees, and patrons during this difficult time.
This story is a work in progress and will be updated as more information becomes available.
