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Administrator
UPDATE: Grease fire at Read McDonald's causes minor damage
Restaurant could open again Saturday
A minor grease fire at the Read McDonald's late Thursday morning resulted in minor damage but caused of all Read Center to evacuate, said Bloomington Fire Department Battalion Chief Mark Webb.
The fire started in the fryer, but the exact cause is undetermined at this time, said Fire Prevention Officer Todd Easton.
Damage was limited to the fryer, said McDonnald's owner Roland Long, but he suspects it will cost at least $20,000 to replace it, in addition to the cost of replacing the ductwork which was also damaged in the fire.
Assistant Manager Melanie Scott said she was working at the fryer when the fire started.
"Smoke started billowing out and we opened the doors and saw flames and got everybody out," she said. Scott wasn't too concerned about the damage, saying no one was worried or scared from the situation.
Long said he hopes the McDonnald's could reopen as soon as Saturday.
Restaurant could open again Saturday
A minor grease fire at the Read McDonald's late Thursday morning resulted in minor damage but caused of all Read Center to evacuate, said Bloomington Fire Department Battalion Chief Mark Webb.
The fire started in the fryer, but the exact cause is undetermined at this time, said Fire Prevention Officer Todd Easton.
Damage was limited to the fryer, said McDonnald's owner Roland Long, but he suspects it will cost at least $20,000 to replace it, in addition to the cost of replacing the ductwork which was also damaged in the fire.
Assistant Manager Melanie Scott said she was working at the fryer when the fire started.
"Smoke started billowing out and we opened the doors and saw flames and got everybody out," she said. Scott wasn't too concerned about the damage, saying no one was worried or scared from the situation.
Long said he hopes the McDonnald's could reopen as soon as Saturday.