Hays Fire Department
At 9:57 a.m. Wednesday, the Hays Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a building fire at Gella's Diner, 117 E. 11th, Hays
Upon arrival, fire crews found heavy smoke coming from the kitchen exhaust system. Crews made entry and found the fire in the kitchen had been extinguished by the building’s automatic fire sprinkler system.
Crews extinguished hot spots and ventilated the building. All occupants made it safely out of the building with no injuries. One firefighter was treated and released on scene due to heat exhaustion.
The cause of the fire is determined to be accidental. The fire was contained to the kitchen.
Gella's announced on its Facebook page it will be temporarily closed while it deals with fire cleanup.
The Hays Fire Department would like to thank Ellis County Communications, Ellis County Fire Department Company 5, Ellis County EMS, Hays Police Department, Red Cross and Midwest Energy for their assistance.
The Hays Fire Department would like to remind everyone to check smoke and CO alarms to make sure they are functioning correctly. Please contact the Hays Fire Department if you are interested in the smoke alarm program.