Dead Dog Saloon fire in Murrells Inlet (Source: Laura McKnight Barnett)

Officials with the Murrells Inlet - Garden City Fire Rescue (MIGSFR) said they were called to a fire at Dead Dog Saloon just off of Hwy 17 Business at 4:15 a.m. Crews from the Midway and Surfside fire departments also responded.fire crews were called to Firefighters on scene of a blaze at Dead Dog Saloon in Murrells Inlet Wednesday

MIGSFR Assistant Chief Danny Lussier said investigators believe the fire started on or underneath the back deck. He said flames quickly spread from the outdoor deck which surrounds a large oak tree, up the walls of the building and into the attic. Lussier added that natural gas lines broke, accelerating the flames for a few minutes until firefighters shut off the gas.

While officials say the kitchen is salvageable, they are considering the 6,000 square foot restaurant a "total loss." From the front of Dead Dog Saloon only roof damage is visible, but fire crews say the back of the bar, nearest the marsh, has extensive damage and is virtually "gone."

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