CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A popcorn maker at a Clarksville Regal Cinemas caught on fire Tuesday morning, prompting a brief evacuation of the movie theater.
According to Clarksville Fire Rescue (CFR), crews were dispatched to Regal Cinemas on Tiny Town Road for a structure fire at around 9:47 a.m. after a reports of a popcorn maker on fire.
District 3 Chief, Battalion 2 Chief, Ops 2, Engine 11, Ladder 10, Rescue 10, Ladder 9, and Squad 1 all responded and quickly, CFR said, and they were able to locate and extinguish the fire, which was contained to just the one popcorn maker.
The building was evacuated briefly, but only employees were present at the time, as the theater had not yet opened for businesses, CFR said. All employees safely evacuated.
The responsible popcorn machine was removed from the building, fire officials said.