CORNELIA, Ga. — Emergency crews were dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire at the Dunkin’ on U.S. 441 in Cornelia just before 1 p.m. Sunday.
A caller in the drive-through reported seeing flames on the outside of the building near one of the signs. The building had already been evacuated by the time responders arrived.
Units from Cornelia Fire Department, Cornelia Police Department, and Baldwin Fire Department responded.
When crews made entry to the scene, they found visible scorching on the corner of the structure just below the business’s trademark sign, the same area where the 911 caller reported seeing flames. Firefighters then raised a ladder to get a closer look while checking for fire extension and working to determine the source.
Investigators on scene said the burn marks appeared to be related to a possible electrical issue near the sign. Referencing the heat damage in that area, one firefighter remarked that “the double D’s were hot.”
The response briefly halted operations, but the business is expected to remain open.
Radio traffic indicated Cornelia Fire Department will continue investigating the cause later this week. No injuries were reported.
