Update: Fire response at Admiral McDonald’s, but no fire

(WSB photos by Patrick Sand)
9:13 AM: Big Seattle Fire response at the McDonald’s in Admiral (3003 California SW), but our crew on the scene says it’s not a major problem – the smoke that led to fire concern was apparently sparked by mechanical trouble, possibly with the HVAC system. Some of the crews have been dismissed already. More to come.

9:20 AM: Just heard over the scanner – “this is smoke from a properly operating cooking exhaust system.” All but one engine will be leaving. (added) Our crew says SFD is allowing everyone back in, and the restaurant’s open for business.

ChefJoe January 1, 2015 (11:48 am)

Hehe… probably someone from SoCal who hasn’t seen what warm exhaust looks like in cold weather.

Reminds me of when the neighbor of an apartment complex called 911 about a dryer vent during the first cold spell when I moved here. Sometimes, you might want to hoof it over just to be sure.

JanS January 1, 2015 (1:30 pm)

I thought maybe they burned breakfast o_O

fast foodie January 1, 2015 (2:48 pm)

Wow 2 Big Macs for $6. Are they trying to break people’s New Year’s resolution to eat healthy?

w.s.maverick January 2, 2015 (3:00 pm)

admiral? california yes

miws January 2, 2015 (4:45 pm)

admiral?

http://clerk.seattle.gov/~public/nmaps/html/NN-1510S.htm

Mike

WSB January 2, 2015 (5:23 pm)

Yes, I meant Admiral as in area, not Admiral as in Way. Didn’t think it would confuse anyone, since there is no McDonald’s on Admiral Way, and even if you don’t go there, you probably know where this one is, given its high-visibility location across from WSHS. Thanks, Mike! – TR