NEWTON — The Burger King in Newton is dealing with extensive damage after an early-morning fire Saturday.
Fire crews were called to the restaurant on First Avenue East at 6:14 a.m. Once there, crews could see the heavy smoke coming from the roof of the building.
The fire damaged the kitchen area, causing the roof to collapse.
A press release from the Newton Fire Department says one firefighter had a minor injury during the blaze and was sent to the hospital. They have since been released.
Crews battled the blaze for over eight hours.
Over $400,000 worth of damage is estimated from the fire according to the Newton Fire Department.
However, there is no report on what could have caused the fire.
Newton Fire Chief Jarrod Willik says the department has ways for local businesses to prepare for the worst.
“Anytime you have a business close in town, it’s a big deal,” Wellik said. “We try pretty hard to keep them safe, and we we have a pretty extensive fire safety program where we come out and inspect businesses. We hate to see this. We’d rather catth it before there is a fire.”
The Kellogg and Baxter Fire Departments assisted at the scene.