Fat fryer catches fire in Potters Bar restaurant
CUSTOMERS were evacuated from a fast food restaurant in Potters Bar following a kitchen fire. Firefighters were called to McDonald's, in Metropolitan House, Darkes Lane after wiring caught alight behind a fat fryer. Crews from
CUSTOMERS were evacuated from a fast food restaurant in Potters Bar following a kitchen fire.
Firefighters were called to McDonald's, in Metropolitan House, Darkes Lane after wiring caught alight behind a fat fryer.
Crews from Potters Bar, Hatfield and Borehamwood used a fire extinguisher and a hose reel to put out the flames.
Crew commander Laurence Smith, from Potters Bar fire station, said the eatery was "heavily smoke-logged" following the blaze.
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A high pressure fan was used to clear the fumes.
A fire service spokeswoman confirmed that the cause of the fire, which took hold at around 8pm on Wednesday, was accidental.
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She added that eight people were involved but none were injured.
