Lindsay Tice, Staff Writer
Lewiston-Auburn |
Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 10:00 pm
AUBURN — Applebee's was evacuated Saturday evening when a faulty light fixture began smoking and set off the restaurant's fire alarm.
Auburn firefighters said the alarm went off around 6:30 p.m., forcing an estimated 40 patrons and employees from the restaurant during dinnertime.
After a short search, firefighters discovered smoke coming from a light fixture. The city electrician removed the fixture. Because there was smoke in the building, Applebee's remained closed Saturday evening until a city health inspector could give it the OK to reopen.
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