Overview
- The structure fire broke out at Texas Gulf Seafood near 7th Street and Wharf Road on Wednesday night and was reported contained by early Thursday morning.
- Emergency responders rescued three people and a dog from the building and no injuries were reported.
- The Galveston Fire Department led a multi‑agency response that included Galveston County and Port of Houston crews, and firefighters remained on scene to monitor smoldering and put out flare‑ups.
- Videos and photos shared widely online produced conflicting location details, prompting Katie’s Seafood House to post that its restaurant was not affected by the blaze.
- City officials say the cause has not been determined, workers describe heavy damage to the processing site, and local industry groups warn the loss could disrupt seafood supply while investigators continue their work.