Cannon Falls responders battle flames at fast food restaurant

PHOTOS: Cannon Falls firefighters responded to a fire that went through the roof of a McDonaldโ€™s restaurant on Hickory Drive Wednesday morning. According to Cannon Falls Fire and Rescue, responders were called at 2:39 a.m. April 23, when witnesses reported a possible dumpster fire. The Cannon Falls Police Department, which arrived at the scene first, confirmed that it was a structure fire at the McDonaldโ€™s at 425 Hickory Drive, with flames through the roof on the south side.

Cannon Falls fire did a โ€œknockdownโ€ in the garage area on the south side of the building, while two other fire departments raced to the scene: Wanamingo Fire and Rescue, and Randolph-Hampton Fire District. After securing a hydrant, crews entered the building to fight the fire indoors, while other firefighters set up a ladder on the east side of the building assist from the roof. Crews remained on scene until 6 a.m., according to Cannon Falls Fire and Rescue. Cannon Falls Ambulance assisted at the scene. There were no injuries reported.

KAAL-TV ABC 6 Rochester

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