At about 12:15pm Thursday, April 14th, units from Hyattsville, College Park and surrounding companies were dispatched for a reported building fire at Plato’s Diner at 7150 Baltimore Avenue in College Park.
Units arrived with smoke showing and fire in the kitchen extending through the kitchen’s ventilation system. The fire was quickly contained but crews performed extensive overhaul. It was not immediately known when the popular restaurant may be able to reopen.
Rundown
- First Alarm: Engines 801, 813B, 834 & 855, Trucks 812, 809 & 814, Battalions 884 & 886, Ambulance 801B. Engine 812 also responded.
- Working Fire Dispatch: Paramedic Engine 844, Truck 831, Medic 830, Northern EMS, Safety 800.
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Early photo by @CPFD Chief 12B, 7100 Blk of Balt Ave. Kitchen Fire under control. pic.twitter.com/cKX6hQTCEu
— Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department (@PGFDNews) April 14, 2016
Update: 7100 Blk Balt Ave, College Park, Fire is out, crews overhauling now. pic.twitter.com/SWX3xtnqFU
— Prince George’s County Fire/EMS Department (@PGFDNews) April 14, 2016
