Stratham Burger King Burns, Several Area Departments Respond

STRATHAM, NH — Firefighters responded to a reported fire at the Burger King restaurant located on Portsmouth Avenue on Friday.

When fire crews arrived around 12:30 p.m., they had smoke coming from the roof area of the restaurant. According to Stratham Fire, a person driving by spotted the smoke and reported it.

Employees who were working in the restaurant all evacuated safely and watched as firefighters worked. Fire crews using saws cut holes in the roof and walls to locate and extinguish the fire.

No customers were in the restaurant due to the current coronavirus pandemic.

The cause and origin of the fire is under investigation but appears to have been primarily located above the kitchen where several employees were working.

Fire crews from several area towns responded with additional apparatus, personnel, and assisted with water supply. Area fire departments also provided station coverage for Stratham while they were tied up at the scene for several hours.

The restaurant was damaged by fire, smoke, and water. It is expected the restaurant will be closed for an extended period of time.

No employees or firefighters were injured in the incident.

Video Courtesy Jason Pool