A small fire at the Litchfield McDonald’s early Monday morning was quickly contained, thanks to the fast response of local firefighters.

Just after 7:15 a.m., crews were called to the restaurant at 2 Ohren Lane after smoke was seen coming from an outlet. Firefighters found a small fire burning inside a wall and were able to expose the area and extinguish the flames using pressurized water extinguishers.

An investigation determined the fire was accidental, caused by a pressure washer that had been placed too close to the building. Heat from the washer’s exhaust entered a wall void and ignited nearby materials.

No injuries were reported, and the restaurant was able to reopen after passing safety inspections. Fire Chief Adam Pennock reminds businesses to keep heat-producing equipment at a safe distance from structures during maintenance or cleaning.