Fire could shut Wendy's on Wayne Ave. several days

The Wendy's on Wayne Avenue will be closed, for days possibly, after a grease fire there Thursday evening, a Dayton fire official said.

Equipment was damaged in the fire, which started in the kitchen of the restaurant at 1507 Wayne Ave.

The fire official said the fire's origin is believed to be electrical but the investigation is continuing.

No one was hurt. All employee and customers were evacuated.

Fire crews were dispatched at about 7:10 p.m. Smoke was showing from the restaurant when they arrived.

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