Fire at Eatery Causes $100,000 in Damage
A fire gutted much of the El Maya Mexican Restaurant in Ventura early Tuesday.
The two-alarm blaze, which is still under investigation, started about 12:35 a.m. and caused an estimated $100,000 in damage, Ventura Fire Department officials said.
About 20 firefighters were able to contain the blaze to the restaurant, preventing any damage to neighboring businesses, officials said.
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