February 15, 2026
PEORIA, IL – Fire sprinklers controlled a grease fire at a McDonald’s restaurant. Firefighters arrived to find a deep fryer fire being held in check by the sprinklers. The fire was contained to the fryer and surrounding vent system. Fire crews used a fire extinguisher to extinguish the remaining fire. The restaurant was open at the time of the fire. No injuries were reported. The McDonald’s will remain closed until repairs are completed and the health department conducts an inspection.
Source: 25newsnow.com