The Popeyes, Fudruckers, and TA service station in Richmond Hill were damaged by a fire early Sunday morning.
Popeyes, located on the 4400 block of US Highway 17, sustained fire damage, and two other adjoining businesses were affected, Fudruckers and a TA service station.
According to Richmond Hill Fire Department Capt. Roland Evans, when firefighters arrived, they encountered heavy smoke and flames coming from the roof of Popeyes.
Firefighters were able to knock down the flames quickly however, mutual aid was requested from Chatham Fire, Hinesville and Fort Stewart due to the roof having multiple layers in which the fire was contained.
Evans said the Popeyes restaurant sustained fire and water damage, the adjoining businesses sustained smoke damage.