Crime & Safety

Burned McDonalds Food Brings Firefighters

McMuffin sets off fire alarm

had a little egg on its face this week when a smoke alarm went off about 9 a.m. Thursday, prompting police and firefighters to respond.

What they found: a burnt muffin.

A manager on duty said the muffin caused "a very small amount" of smoke that an exhaust fan quickly extinguished, according to a fire report.

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Police officers were back in their squads in just two minutes. Which proves one thing: McDonalds must not sell doughnuts.

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