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Gunther's Ice Cream Remains Open After Smoke Damage From Fire
Sacramento staple continues operations despite early morning blaze affecting manufacturing room.
Apr. 19, 2026 at 12:39am
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Despite a fire that caused smoke damage to its manufacturing facilities, Gunther's Ice Cream remains open and committed to serving its loyal Sacramento customers.Today in SacramentoGunther's Ice Cream, a beloved Sacramento institution, remained open for business on Saturday following a fire that caused smoke damage, primarily affecting the shop's ice cream production room. While the business is evaluating whether to temporarily move manufacturing offsite during cleanup efforts, Gunther's has assured customers that regular business hours will continue uninterrupted.
Why it matters
Gunther's Ice Cream has been a fixture in the Sacramento community for decades, known for its high-quality homemade ice cream. The ability of the business to quickly recover from the fire and maintain normal operations is a testament to its resilience and the loyalty of its customer base.
The details
The early morning fire was limited to the Gunther's manufacturing room where ice cream is produced. While the smoke damage will require a specialized cleanup team, the business has stated it is weighing whether to temporarily relocate production to an offsite facility during the restoration process. Despite the disruption behind the scenes, Gunther's has assured customers that regular business hours will remain unchanged.
- The fire occurred early Saturday morning.
The players
Gunther's Ice Cream
A beloved Sacramento ice cream shop that has been a local institution for decades.
Sacramento Fire Department
The local fire department that responded to and investigated the early morning fire at Gunther's Ice Cream.
What’s next
The Sacramento Fire Department is continuing to investigate the cause and origin of the early morning fire at Gunther's Ice Cream.
The takeaway
Gunther's Ice Cream's ability to quickly recover from a fire and maintain normal operations is a testament to its resilience and the loyalty of its long-standing customer base in Sacramento. The community can take comfort in knowing this beloved institution will continue serving its famous homemade ice cream despite the temporary setback.
