(Updated at 3:30 p.m.) Firefighters extinguished a blaze at the Ballston IHOP restaurant early this morning (Wednesday).
The fire started around 2 a.m. at the eatery, located at 935 N. Stafford Street. No one was hurt as a result of the blaze, which crews were able to put out within half an hour of arriving on scene.
The fire marshal’s office is still investigating what started the fire, but smoke initially was seen coming from the roof of the restaurant.
The restaurant was closed as of 3 p.m. today and fire department investigators were still on scene. No one answered IHOP’s phone line Wednesday morning.
Photos from the scene at the 900blk of N. Stafford St. Fire has been located by crews and is currently being extinguished. Fairfax Drive is shut down at N. Stafford St. Stay clear of the area. pic.twitter.com/uaMCzxYcrD
— Arlington Fire (@ArlingtonVaFD) October 3, 2018
Fire has been extinguished. Units are checking the restaurant and attic for hotspots. No injuries to civilians or firefighters. Units are remaining on scene for clean up. pic.twitter.com/bC86XzDzA5
— Arlington Fire (@ArlingtonVaFD) October 3, 2018