Mark Tucker
The Greer Fire Department responded to a grease fire that was quickly extinguished at the Mason Jar at 202 Trade Street Tuesday afternoon.
Mark Tucker
No other damage was were reported to attached businesses.
The bar is open but the restaurant will be closed until the kitchen is cleaned, said Fire Chief Chris Harvey. The fire was caused by the backsplash, Harvey said.
Did you know?
A study published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission found that 75 percent of range or stove fires started with food ignitions. Forty-three percent began with cooking oil; 33 percent started with fish or meat. Sixty-three percent of the range or stove fires beginning with food occurred when someone was frying.