Grease fire at McDonald's kitchen quickly extinguished, Abingdon VA

Fire & Arson

Reported: 08/29/2025 07:34 AM (PDT)

Near Ole Berry Dr., Abingdon, VA 24210

A grease fire started in the kitchen of a McDonald's restaurant on Old Berry Drive. Firefighters responded quickly and put out the fire. Everyone inside evacuated safely. Some people refused medical care. The incident briefly disrupted the location's operations.

Audio|Source: Washington County and Bristol City Public Safety

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Transcript:

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PINCHIN- Attention, Avagen Fire Department, Washington Life Saving Crew, Washington County Fire Risk, any units to respond, McDonald's exit 14, Old Berry Drive, grease fire in the kitchen, visible flames.

00:22

Everyone's out of the building.

00:23

Dispatch clear at 1035.

00:24

839. I know you guys are busy, but if you pack some paperwork, ANC.

00:27

Whenever you get done, thank you.

00:30

Got it ready.

00:31

We'll send it.

00:32

1030. 55 will be clear at the NBC, have multiple patient refusal, and or out to the fire.

00:36

M1035.

00:37

27th century, got a Tennessee 28th.

00:39

Where is Tennessee?

00:40

942, Bravo, Papa, Papa, Papa, Lima.

00:42

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00:52

Even all members, Glade Fire Department, Glade IMS, Glade Fire Department, Glade IMS.

00:57

Residential fire alarm 122 Hemlock Street, 122 Hemlock Street.

01:01

Neighbor called the impossible fire alarm going off inside the home.

01:06

Do not see any smoke or flames.

01:08

Washington County Central Clear, 1036.

01:10

Central 201.

01:11

204. 12.

01:12

We're in route.

01:13

Is that McDonald's. Ex 14 McDonald's in route.

01:16

1037. 1037.

01:17

The station is running around to structure fire at Old Berry Drive.

01:23

In hellmender, bumble got fire department.

01:25

Structure fire, McDonald's, 11.05 Old Berry Drive, 1105 Old Berry Drive, BX14 McDonald's grease fire in the kitchen.

01:34

Washington City City Clear 1037.

01:35

Central Abbey in 233.

01:37

Go ahead. Having the 23 on scene at McDonald's.

01:45

Fire is out.

01:46

Fire is out.

01:47

You can cancel fire rescue in Brumley.

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Near Ole Berry Dr., Abingdon, VA 24210

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Grease fire at McDonald's kitchen quickly extinguished, Abingdon VA

A grease fire started in the kitchen of a McDonald's restaurant on Old Berry Drive. Firefighters responded quickly and put out the fire. Everyone inside evacuated safely. Some people refused medical care. The incident briefly disrupted the location's operations.

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