Fire at Waukesha Texas Roadhouse, restaurant evacuated

Firefighters responded to Waukesha's Texas Roadhouse near Barker and Bluemound on Sunday evening.

WAUKESHA, Wis. - Firefighters responded to Waukesha's Texas Roadhouse Sunday night, Dec. 11.

The restaurant is located near Barker and Bluemound. The fire was called in by a passerby.

Firefighters found smoke coming from the roof. Waukesha Fire Department Battalion Chief Jim Haakenson said the "very busy" restaurant was evacuated, and police helped get staff and customers to the parking lot.

Flames were found in the ductwork connecting the hood above the stove. Those flames were put out within about 15 minutes.

Wisconsin Department of Transportation cameras near I-94 and Highway 18 showed smoke in the area around 5:30 p.m.

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There were no injuries. The cause is under investigation.