Preliminary observations indicate the damage inside the pizza restaurant was isolated to the area surrounding the fryer. (Photo Courtesy Attleboro Fire Department)
ATTLEBORO —The Attleboro Fire Department extinguished a fire in a pizza restaurant on Saturday evening.
Firefighters responded to 104 Park St. at about 5:03 p.m. on May 23 for reports of a fire inside the restaurant.
First-arriving companies reported heavy dark smoke coming from the restaurant upon arrival. Fire crews quickly made an interior attack using portable fire extinguishers and brought the fire under control in approximately five minutes.
The restaurant is attached to a multi-family residential structure. Smoke from the fire entered portions of the attached building; however, crews were able to prevent any fire extension or damage to the residential occupancy.
“Fires in restaurants can be difficult due to the variety of potential ignition sources and cooking equipment involved,” said District Chief Michael Maitland. “Crews extinguished this fire extremely quickly, preventing further damage to the restaurant and surrounding structure.”
Gas and electrical service to the restaurant were terminated following the incident. The local Health Department was notified.
Members of the Attleboro Fire Investigation Unit responded to determine the exact cause of the fire. Preliminary observations indicate the damage was isolated to the area surrounding the fryer.
No injuries were reported.
Fire crews remained on scene until approximately 6:02 p.m.
During the incident, station coverage was provided by the Pawtucket Fire Department, Mansfield Fire Department, North Attleborough Fire Department, and Cumberland Emergency Medical Services.
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