CLEARFIELD – A fire that started at Domino’s Pizza in Clearfield Wednesday afternoon was likely started by a lit cigarette.
The news comes after an investigation into the 3 p.m. call was completed.
Clearfield Borough Fire Chief Brett Owens said the fire began on the back of the building, which sits along South Second Street. Owens said the fire started on the inside of the exterior wall.
“To me, that’s a sign of arson,” he said.
Investigators did not say the fire was purposely set, but Owens said that a cigarette was flicked or placed in the area, touching off a fire on the paper portion of some exposed fiberglas insulation.
Damage in the fire was limited to $500, mainly because the fire companies called to the business were able to get the situation under control quickly. In fact, Domino’s closed for only about 30 to 40 minutes while the fire was put out.
The problem was discovered shortly before 3 p.m. when employees smelled smoke. Owens said the employeees did exactly what they should have done by ensuring that everyone was out of the store and calling 9-1-1.
GantDaily Editor’s Note: The previous story on this incident can be seen below.
CLEARFIELD – A fire summoned emergency responders to Domino’s Pizza on South Second Street in Clearfield just before 3 p.m. Thursday.
A state police fire marshal was on the scene as of posting time attempting to locate the cause of the incident.
Clearfield Borough Fire Chief Brett Owens said the building sustained about $500 worth of damage.
“The response was good,” he said of the call, but noted there were some delays due to repaving work happening on Front Street.
Hyde Fire. Co. was the first on the scene with Clearfield Borough, Lawrence Township No. 1 and Curwensville Rescue, Hose and Ladder arriving shortly after.
Domino’s closed for a short time while crews were on the scene, but it has since re-opened to serve customers.
No one was hurt in the incident.