The Genesis Diner on Highway 70 in Alexandria, was heavily damaged by fire late Monday night.
Central dispatch received the call at 10:50 p.m.
The restaurant was apparently closed at the time and no one was there.
The Alexandria Volunteer Fire Department quickly responded with mutual aid support from the Liberty station of the DeKalb County Volunteer Fire Department and the Watertown fire department.
There were apparently no injuries.
(Pictured are captain John Partridge and firefighter Rebecca partridge of the Alexandria Fire Department)