Update: Sardi’s is reopening Tuesday morning for regular hours.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded to a “smoldering fire” at the Olney Shopping Center on Monday evening around 6pm. According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, firefighters are currently on the scene checking the chimney/exhaust system at the Sardi’s restaurant (3418 Olney Laytonsville Rd.) The restaurant has been evacuated and the health inspector and code enforcement have been notified.
Per @mcfrsPIO on Twitter: “Update – Olney Shopping Center. Rt108 & Georgia Av. @mcfrs on scene checking chimney/exhaust system from Sardis restaurant,, smoldering fire, Pearsall be contained, restaurant has been evacuated, health inspector & code enforcement notified”
Update – Olney Shopping Center. Rt108 & Georgia Av. @mcfrs on scene checking chimney/exhaust system from Sardis restaurant,, smoldering fire, Pearsall be contained, restaurant has been evacuated, health inspector & code enforcement notified https://t.co/fUWR2G09LS pic.twitter.com/PFH49C7tNo
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) February 13, 2023