UPDATE 9:47 a.m.:
According to a social media post from Tucson Fire, crews were dispatched to the Burger King fire at 7:30 a.m.
The fire was in the hood above the grill, the post said. The building had already been evacuated when Engine 9 arrived. Crews reported seeing light smoke coming from the roof, the post said.
Crews accessed the roof and put out the fire. It was under control by 7:52 a.m., the post said.
The fire began near the cooking area and extended into the vents, the post said. Damage was minimal and no injuries were reported.
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Emergency crews responded to a fire at the Burger King, 10 N. Wilmot Road, just north of East Broadway, Thursday morning.
KGUN 9's Athena Kehoe reported seeing five ambulances, two Southwest Gas vehicles, and a fire investigation truck at the scene.
Stay with kgun9.com for more details.
