Fire Damages Lee's Famous Recipe in Mattoon Friday

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Published on September 23 2022 3:45 pm
Last Updated on September 23 2022 10:05 pm
Written by Greg Sapp

Fire caused significant damage to Lee's Famous Recipe Fried Chicken at 800 Charleston Avenue in Mattoon Friday afternoon.

Mattoon firefighters were called to the scene about 3pm. The fire originated in the kitchen. Firefighters could see a column of smoke when they were approaching the scene. On arrival, there was heavy smoke coming from the north end of the building.

Fire crews were on the roof of the business ventilating the roof to allow smoke and heat to escape. All inside the restaurant were able to escape uninjured.

Charleston firefighters assisted the Mattoon Fire Department, as did Mattoon Police Department, Coles-Moultrie Counties C-COM, Ameren Electric, and the State Fire Marshal's Office.