January 11, 2026
O’FALLON, IL – A fire sprinkler controlled a kitchen fire at a Texas Roadhouse restaurant. An O’Fallon patrol officer reported smoke and flames coming from the roof. Fire crews entered the kitchen and discovered a fryer on fire caused by an exposed electrical outlet behind the fryer. A fire extinguisher was used to extinguish the remaining fire. The hood suppression system failed to activate because of a corroded linkage. The hood system was scheduled for routine inspection. The fire was contained to the area of origin, and the business reopened the next day. No injuries were reported.
Source: Brad White, Fire Chief, O’Fallon Fire Department