Mount Pleasant Denny’s restaurant fire; malfunctioning light fixture

A fire was reported at the Denny's restaurant in Mount Pleasant early Monday morning, Feb. 24. Crews were dispatched to the restaurant on Washington Avenue around 6:30 a.m. 

What we know:

Upon arrival at the scene, the South Shore Fire Department found a light fixture in the soffit malfunctioning.  

The malfunctioning fixture caused smoke conditions throughout the restaurant and a small fire in the area around the light fixture.  

No injuries were reported. 

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Damage from the fire was limited to the area around the light fixture in the building soffit. Initial estimates are $5,000 in damage.  

What's next:

The restaurant will be temporarily closed, as is standard practice, until the Racine County Health Department can complete an inspection. 

The Source: The information in this post was provided by the South Shore Fire Department. 

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