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1. Grease Fire Shuts Down Popular College Park Restaurant

   • In October 2024, a grease fire forced Virgil's Gullah Kitchen & Bar in College Park to close temporarily, also affecting nearby businesses.

   • Source: FOX 5 Atlanta - www.fox5atlanta.com

2. Grease Fire Erupts Inside Franklin Fast Food Restaurant

   • In February 2025, a grease fire broke out in a Franklin fast-food restaurant, highlighting the dangers of grease buildup.

   • Source: YouTube - www.youtube.com

3. Szechuan Chinese Restaurant closes after grease fire

   • In January 2025, Szechuan Chinese Restaurant is closing its doors following a fire. Officials stated the fire was caused by overheated oil pot that spread through the ventilation system. 

   • Source: Classic City News - www.ktxs.com

4. Grease Fire Leaves Behind Nearly $500,000 in Damages to Mango's Mexican Restaurant

   • In July 2024, a grease fire at Mango’s Mexican Restaurant in Fargo resulted in nearly half a million dollars in damages.

   • Source: Valley News Live - www.valleynewslive.com

5. Grease Fire Spreads to the Attic of Denny's Restaurant West of Denver

   • In July 2024, a grease fire at a Denny’s restaurant in Lakewood spread to the attic, illustrating how quickly these fires can escalate.

   • Source: CBS News Colorado - www.cbsnews.com

6. Grease Fire Contained to Hood System and Flue at Centralia Hardee's Restaurant

   • In February 2025, a grease fire at a Hardee’s in Centralia was contained within the hood system and flue, preventing further damage.

   • Source: Southern Illinois Now - www.southernillinoisnow.com

7. Grease fire closes McDonald’s on W. Glebe Road in Arlandria

   • In October of 2024 a grease fire closed down McDonald's in Alexandria, Virginia. 

   • Source: AlxNow - www.alxnow.com

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These incidents highlight the importance of regular hood and exhaust system cleaning to prevent grease fires and protect businesses.