The original Full Throttle Saloon in Sturgis, South Dakota burned down in the early morning hours of September 8, 2015.

Quick Scoop: What Happened?

  • The fire broke out just after midnight on September 8, 2015, and within a few hours the entire bar complex was destroyed.
  • Authorities later ruled the blaze accidental , not arson.
  • Owner Michael Ballard said it started from a pinched power cord on a keg refrigerator that overheated and ignited a cardboard box.

A Bit More Context

The Full Throttle Saloon was widely known as the “world’s largest biker bar” and a major hangout during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally.

When it burned on September 8, 2015, there were no injuries reported, but the building and its memorabilia were considered a total loss.

Fans still talk about that night on forums and in anniversary news pieces, especially each year when the date of the fire comes around.

TL;DR: The Full Throttle Saloon burned down on September 8, 2015, in an overnight accidental fire that completely destroyed the famous biker bar.

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