Kitchen fire at Reading restaurant spreads through ductwork | Reading Area

READING, Pa. – A two-alarm structure fire broke out early Sunday afternoon at a restaurant on South 19th Street in Reading.

Fire crews were dispatched just before 12:30 p.m. Sunday, with several other mutual aid companies on the second alarm to assist, officials said. According to the Reading fire marshal’s office, crews had to open up the roof.

Crews assisted with extensive overhaul and were able to clear the scene shortly after 1 p.m., fire officials said.

There were no injuries. The restaurant was empty, as was an apartment above the restaurant.

Fire officials said the fire spread from a “restaurant kitchen hood” through the ductwork of the apartment above.

The restaurant will need extensive work, and the case is still under investigation.