The Hampton Fire Department is currently investigating a fire that occurred possibly in the ventilation system at a the Burger King in the 200 block of Fox Hill Road.
Hampton Fire crews were called to the scene around 12:20 p.m after a passerby reported seeing flames shooting from the roof.
The restaurant was evacuated. All employees and customers escaped safely.
A building inspector was called but there is no reported damage.
The Hampton Fire Department believes it was a ventilation fire in the back kitchen area. They are still looking into the cause.
Additional updates will be posted as they become available.