Corfu Fire has been dispatched to the Pizza Pantry for a report of smoke in the basement.
UPDATE 8:09 p.m.: A first responder reports a smell of wood burning in the basement. The restaurant is being evacuated.
UPDATE 8:45 p.m.: Darien and Corfu crews are still on scene and have not identified the source of the smoke smell, but report there is still some odor. Apparently, some melted wires were found above the office, but it's unclear if that could be a source of the smell. The smell is still described as a wood smell.
UPDATE 9:07 p.m.: This is a possible electrical fire in a wall. Alexander, Attica and Bennington are being dispatched to a staging area in Corfu, as well as Town of Batavia's Fast Team. Also, Alden's ladder truck is responding.
UPDATE 9:15 p.m.: Bennington is standing by at Darien Fire Hall, Attica is continuing to the staging area. Also, Emergency Management Coordinator Tim Yaeger is responding. All units are responding none emergency. Wyoming dispatch was just informed, "It's all precautionary."
UPDATE 9:18 p.m.: A hot spot has been found in the basement. "The temperature is rising."
UPDATE 9:46 p.m.: A little while ago, a fire crew on the first floor reported it was about to spray water down the wall into the basement. Just now, a fire crew member in the basement reported his crew was exiting the basement. The thermal camera is now reporting temperatures in the 50s. National Grid is now on scene. Also, Route 77 in front of Pizza Pantry has iced over and town road crews are being requested.
UPDATE 9:55 p.m.: Standby units released. Darien Fire Chief reports fire source was located and extinguished and Darien units are picking up.
