SAFD knocks down fire caused by grease at East Side Burger King

San Antonio firefighters battled to save an East Side Burger King after grease caused the roof of the fast food restaurant to catch fire Monday, according to authorities on the scene.

Crews responded to the 1800 block of WW White Road around 9:30 a.m. after multiple people called 911 to say they saw flames coming from the roof of the establishment, SAFD spokesman Woody Woodward said.

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Firefighters arrived to heavy smoke coming from the Burger King. Employees had already evacuated by the time first responders arrived.

Woodward said the fire was caused by grease above the flame broiler that went up into a vent and onto the roof.

The fire was knocked down quickly and no one was injured, Woodward said.

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