Firefighters said the fire was contained to a small section of the building. No one was injured as a result of the fire.
Guests evacuated the building around 9:15 p.m. as crews worked to locate and extinguish the fire.
Fewer than three employees were in the building at the time it was evacuated and damage is estimated to be less than $100.
Our crew at the scene reports the restaurant is now open.
EARLIER REPORT (March 6)
Vandalia fire crews are responding to a reported fire Monday evening.
Firefighters were sent to Pizza Hut in the 300 block of East National Road on a report of a fire.
Initial reports indicate the fire may be coming from an electrical outlet in the restaurant.
Smoke can be seen in the area and patrons are being evacuated from the building.
We have a crew heading to the scene to learn more.
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