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Hawthorne, FL – Emergency crews in Alachua County responded Tuesday to a fire at Diane’s Old Time BBQ, prompting a full evacuation of the building and traffic delays along U.S. 301 in Hawthorne.
According to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office, deputies and units from Alachua County Fire Rescue arrived on scene shortly after the blaze was reported. Officials said the restaurant was evacuated immediately as fire crews began working to contain the flames and secure the structure…