Dude’s Hot Biscuits cleaning up after Monday morning fire

Published 12:11 pm Monday, March 18, 2024

BROOKHAVEN — Local breakfast restaurant Dude’s Hot Biscuits suffered a fire Monday morning according to a statement on the business’s Facebook page. Damage was minimal according to the business, which is located at 1248 US51.

No damage is visible on the exterior of the building and the interior smells of smoke. No one was hurt in the fire.

Dude’s stated they are currently in cleanup mode and have a repairman coming by the restaurant tomorrow. The plan is to open as soon as they can and hopefully later this week.

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Brookhaven Fire Department has a station near Dude’s Hot Biscuits on Industrial Park Road and was able to get on scene within a minute of the call which came in at 8:49.

Owner Jimmy Davis said the Brookhaven Fire Department was able to put out the grease fire. He said nothing was damaged.

“We were lucky,” he said.

Customers in Brookhaven have voiced their support for Dude’s after the fire, Davis said.

“It means a lot. It makes you feel good,” he said. “Other businesses have reached out too.”