Fire official: Lockport Burger King damaged in blaze, to be closed indefinitely

LOCKPORT – A Burger King in Lockport was damaged in a fire Monday evening.

The incident occurred just before 7 p.m. at the restaurant at 919 E. Ninth St., according to a news release from Lockport Township Fire Protection District Chief David Skoryi.

When first responders arrived, they found the building full of smoke and fire, the news release stated, but everyone inside had evacuated. No one was injured.

The fire traveled into the attic and facade, according to the news release, but firefighters were able to stop it from spreading to the remainder of the structure. District Deputy Chief Frank Blaskey said the blaze took firefighters about 30 minutes to extinguish.

While there are not yet any damage estimates, the Burger King will be closed indefinitely, according to Blaskey, who said there is smoke damage throughout the building and some fire damage as well.

Traffic was diverted in the area surrounding the restaurant while emergency crews responded, but roads were open by about 8:30 p.m.

Investigators were on scene Monday, working to determine the cause of the fire. The Lockport fire district was assisted by several additional agencies.