No dollar loss estimate has been announced, and it is unknown on how long repairs will take.
UPDATE @ 1:40 p.m.: A malfunction with a machinery is suspected of causing the fire that has closed the Burger King on East National Road and forced the evacuation of customers and employees, the Vandalia fire chief said.
A passer-by came into the fast-food restaurant and told employees the roof was on fire, the chief said.
The more than 20 customers and employees escaped without injury.
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The chief said the malfunction sent fire to the roof. He could not put a dollar estimate on the damage.
The location is closed until further notice, the chief said.
INITIAL REPORT
Crews are on the scene of a structure fire reported in the kitchen at the Burger King in the 300 block of East National Road.
The incident was dispatched about 12:40 p.m. and there is word about an evacuation. No injuries have been reported.
Traffic on East National Road is being blocked until further notice.
We have a crew on the way.
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