Flaming Hot Drive-Thru, Car Catches Fire At KFC On PA Rt 114: Officials

Is KFC now offering flame-grilling or was the chicken just that spicy? The cause of the car fire at a KFC drive-thru on Monday, Aug. 12, was not released when officials made a statement later that day.

Crews knocking out the car fire at the KFC drive-thru.
Photo Credit: *New Kingston Fire Company/SSPD*

Jillian Pikora

08/13/2024 2:38 p.m.

The car caught fire at the KFC drive-thru window located at 6557 Carlisle Pike/PA Route 114 in Mechanicsburg in the area of Route 11 around 6 p.m. on Monday, according to the New Kingston Fire Company Chief Curtis Hall.

Crews used a nearby hydrant to knock down the fire and clear the scene in under 45 minutes.

The fire did not spread to the building.

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