Longhorn Steakhouse restaurant off Piedmont Road evacuated after fire

Atlanta Fire and Rescue is working a fire at Longhorn Steakhouse in the 2400 block of Piedmont Road, the department said.

Just after 8 p.m., AFRD responded to Longhorn Steakhouse located at 2430 Piedmont Road after reports of a large amount of smoke.

When they arrived, officials found fire showing in the rear of the restaurant. Fire officials evacuated the building.

It is unclear as to what caused the fire.

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