Union Station Evacuated After Grease Fire
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Wednesday, January 21, 2009; 2:10 PM
D.C. firefighters responded to a grease fire at McDonald's restaurant at Union Station shortly after noon today and the station was evacuated as a safety precaution, but there were no injuries.
The fire started because of overheated grease, said department spokesman Alan Etter.
As a precaution, people in the station, packed with inauguration travelers making their way home, were evacuated.
David Joseph, 15, visiting from Concord, N.C., was waiting for his train and had just left the restaurant. He said he and his mother decided to go shopping because of the fire.
Charlotte and Matt Robinson came to the District from Los Angeles on the train, and even though fire snarled their plans for a moment, it didn't mar their trip.
"We had a wonderful time," she said just before the all-clear was given.
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