Original Title: This was how my day started
(Indianapolis) - A problem with a gas line caused an explosion and fire at a south side Arby's restaurant Thursday morning. One worker was injured.
The fire started at round 7:00 am at the restaurant, which is located at Sumner and East Streets. The fire was out by 7:30.
Firefighters fought the fire from the roof of the building and managed to put it out quickly. Flames could be seen shooting from the roof, and a large amount of smoke billowed from the building.
Investigators say a four-year employee was preparing for the workday by turning on stoves and deep fryers when there was an explosion. The fire quickly followed the explosion, and then spread to the dining area.
Bill Deashill, Perry Township PIO, said the worker suffered burns to his arms and face, but managed to make his own way out of the building. There were no customers inside at the time.
Deashill told News 8 that a contractor from the previous evening did not properly seat the gas line, which is something workers must do in the process of cleaning equipment. When the employee on Thursday morning's shift came in and turned on the gas, that set off the explosion.
The restaurant's 18 workers will be transferred to other stores. There's no word on when the Arby's will re-open.
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