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Knoxville Fire and Rescue responded to an oven fire at Hardee’s early Monday morning.

Fire Chief Jim Mitchell told KNIA/KRLS on scene, that employees were able to quickly control the blaze, which sent clouds black smoke rolling out of two ovens, with a fire extinguisher. A kitchen vent also helped to keep the fire from spreading. There was another close call at Hardee’s due to malfunctioning coffee pot in February.