Cortland Fire Knocks Out Morning Grease Fire at Denny’s – Restaurant Temporarily Closed

Just after 7am Monday morning, Cortland Fire responded to Denny’s at 1 River Street in the City of Cortland for a reported grease fire. On arrival, firefighters found an active grease fire on top and behind one of the main grills to the restaurant.

Firefighters immediately isolated the gas service to the building and were able to extinguish the fire by utilizing two fire extinguishers. Cortland Fire says Denny’s is temporarily closed until the food preparation area is cleaned and is ok’ed by the Health Department. The department noted this is standard practice after a fire.

No injuries were reported during the fire. Assisting Cortland Fire was NYSEG and the County Health Department.