A fire at the Elmira Road Wendy’s in Ithaca forced the restaurant to close Tuesday morning after a deep-fryer blaze spread rapidly. Ithaca Fire crews arrived around 6 a.m. to find the fire actively burning.
A third alarm was struck, bringing in off-duty firefighters as the blaze was controlled within 30 minutes. Crews stayed for two more hours to handle hot spots. One firefighter sustained minor injuries, but no other injuries were reported.
The restaurant suffered significant fire damage and remains closed. Multiple agencies, including local fire departments, police, and utility services, assisted at the scene.
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