Fire breaks out at restaurant in Wilkesboro with employees, patrons inside

VIDEO/PHOTOS: A fire broke out at Coachโ€™s Neighborhood Grill on Tuesday while employees and patrons were inside, according to a Facebook post by Millers Creek Fire Department. Wilkesboro Fire Department arrived at Coachโ€™s, located at 1840 Winkler Street off of U.S. Hwy 421, and found smoke and fire coming from the roofโ€™s mechanical area. Heavy fire spread throughout the ceiling area above the tiles. Crews cut three ventilation holes through the roof to extinguish the fire, which took about 45 minutes to control. The post does not specify what time the fire happened; however, personnel were on scene until midnight searching for hotspots and fire extension. No injuries were reported to civilians or firefighters. The fire is believed to be accidental.ย 

WGHP-TV FOX 8 Greensboro

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