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Fire crews contain fire in Fort Myers restaurant A/C unit

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Posted at 10:10 AM, Jan 23, 2020
and last updated 2020-01-23 18:56:32-05

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Crews from the South Trail Fire Department responded to a fire at the Olive Garden Thursday morning, where thankfully no major damage appeared to be done to the structure.

According to the fire department, the fire was contained to the ductwork above the dining room and an air handler on the roof.

It happened at the restaurant on S. Cleveland Avenue near College Parkway.

They say restaurant staff began evacuating patrons and staff quickly before alarms sounded.