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Restaurant Fire Sparked by Careless Cigarette
29 Dec
Summary
- A fire occurred at Ron's Roost Restaurant & Bar on Saturday.
- The blaze was started by a cigarette discarded near the building's exterior.
- No injuries were reported, and the restaurant resumed normal hours Sunday.
A fire incident occurred at Ron's Roost Restaurant & Bar on Saturday evening, prompting a response from emergency services. The restaurant indicated via social media that the fire began when a cigarette was improperly disposed of against the building's exterior. A missing piece of mortar allowed the cigarette to ignite nearby insulation and framing close to the drive-by door.
Both the Green Township Police and Fire Departments were dispatched to the scene. Quick action by the responding units helped to contain the blaze. The restaurant has confirmed that there were no injuries sustained by patrons or staff during the event. This allowed for operations to continue with minimal interruption.
Following the incident, Ron's Roost Restaurant & Bar was able to resume its normal operating hours on Sunday. The quick containment and lack of injuries suggest that the damage was localized and effectively managed by the emergency responders.
