RANDLEMAN, N.C. — Multiple emergency crews with fire units from Guil-Rand Fire and the Randleman Fire Department can take a sigh of relief after putting out a fire at a Hardee’s in Randleman Saturday.
According to emergency officials, Guil-Rand Fire Department units along with Sophia, Westside, and Level Cross helped Randleman Fire extinguish a fire off High Point Street, across from Randleman High School.
Kernersville Fire said the call came in around 9:45 a.m. A preliminary investigation shows the fire may have been caused due to a water heater malfunction.
They said the fire occurred during the busiest time with customers there for breakfast. Staff tried to put the fire out with an extinguisher but were unsuccessful and had to evacuate the restaurant.
According to Kernersville Fire, the building appears to be a total loss and they estimate a million and a half dollars in losses.
Officials said Randleman Fire saw heavy smoke and flames once they arrived at the restaurant Saturday.
“Randleman firefighters worked quickly to assess the scene, establish a water supply and get the ladder set up for attack,” Guil-Rand Fire Department wrote on Facebook.
Firefighters said all units worked together and quickly got the fire under control.
Guil-Rand Fire said while Randleman Fire handled the fire, Guil-Rand started a drop tank water haul operation as a secondary water source.
No injuries were reported as of Saturday afternoon.
