Burlington firefighters responded Wednesday morning to a fire at Farney's in downtown Burlington. Owner Rich Adams told The Beacon a bartender and a customer noticed, at about 8:40 a.m.,  flames and smoke by the front door going up to the stairs. They attempted to extinguish the fire. Firefighters located the fire and quickly contained it. 

Adams said there was no smoke damage to the inside of the tavern and it was a matter of replacing sheetrock and insulation. He added the fire is not thought to be electrical but the cause has yet to be determined. No injuries were reported.

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 </figure>Photos by Jeff AbellBurlington firefighters responded Wednesday morning to a fire at Farney's in downtown Burlington. Owner Rich Adams told The Beacon a bartender and a customer noticed, at about 8:40 a.m., flames and smoke by the front door going up to the stairs. They attempted to extinguish the fire. Firefighters located the fire and quickly contained it. Adams said there was no smoke damage to the inside of the tavern and it was a matter of replacing sheetrock and insulation. He added the fire is not thought to be electrical but the cause has yet to be determined. No injuries were reported.<figure>
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Firefighters Respond To Fire Call At Farney's