Clay County Fire and Rescue swiftly responded to a report of a possible commercial structure fire at Rib Country, according to a press release posted on their Facebook page.
Around 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3 smoke was reported coming from the building, prompting a rapid dispatch of Clay County Fire and Rescue, Clay County EMS, the Clay County Sheriff's Office and the Clay County Fire Marshal.
Within minutes, emergency units arrived on the scene to find smoke and flames visible from the roof of Rib Country. Fire Chief Brian Anderson immediately declared a "working fire" and began coordinating efforts to bring the situation under control, according to the release. Thanks to the quick actions of restaurant staff and first responders, the building was promptly evacuated, ensuring the safety of everyone inside.
"Our team's quick response and coordination were crucial in preventing what could have been a much more serious incident," said Anderson. "The fire appeared to originate from an electrical issue with the main sign on the roof. Our firefighters acted swiftly to secure the power and suppress the flames."
Firefighters managed to contain the fire to the exterior of the building, specifically the roof sign, where the electrical failure occurred. While some smoke did enter the restaurant, there was no fire damage inside. The restaurant’s structural integrity remains intact and the primary damage was limited to the sign itself.
No injuries were reported. For details and updates visit: https://www.clayncfire.org.