Four Hospitalized After Fire At Wendy’s In Wallingford

WALLINGFORD, CT — Four people were hospitalized for treatment of burn injuries and smoke inhalation after a kitchen fire at the Wendy’s in Wallingford on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Meriden Record-Journal. Fire crews responded to the North Colony Road restaurant at about 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday.

WTNH News 8 reports the fire started in a deep fryer and was chemically extinguished. (To sign up for Wallingford breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

Two employees sustained minor burns in the incident, while two other employees were treated for smoke inhalation, according to the WTNH.

The building sustained moderate damage in the fire, according to the Meriden Record-Journal.

Read more at the Meriden Record-Journal here and WTNH News 8 here.

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