Statesboro and Bulloch county fire departments responded to the Dairy Queen on 2191 Northside Drive East in Statesboro, GA around 10:00 pm on Sunday, September 4, 2022.
Bulloch 911 dispatched the call which reported smoke in the restaurant. Dairy Queen employees evacuated the restaurant as a precaution before the fire engines arrived on the scene.
Fire commanders first arriving on the scene requested a tower truck to access the roof and additional firefighters.
Firefighters remained on the scene for several hours working to determine the cause of the heavy smoke.
According to Jeanne Anne Marsh, who owns the restaurant along with her husband Hugh, firefighters determined the cause was an electrical issue in the attic.
They determined it was safe to open the drive thru but the dining room will be closed temporarily until it can be cleaned and repairs can be completed.
The drive thru will be open normal operating hours.
