Fire temporarily closes popular Mexican restaurant in Xenia – WHIO TV 7 and WHIO Radio

Lina Portman3 weeks ago

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XENIA — A popular Mexican restaurant is temporarily closed after a fire Thursday afternoon in Xenia.

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As News Center 7 previously reported, firefighters were called to Los Mariachis on Detroit Street around 2:10 p.m. on reports of a dumpster fire.

When crews arrived on scene, they found the fire was in the building, according to Xenia Fire Chief Ken Riggsby.

The restaurant posted a message on social media Thursday evening.

“We unfortunately had a fire today at the back of our restaurant so we will be closed until further notice,” they said. “However, we will have our food truck on site to fulfill your orders with a limited menu. Thank you for understanding!”

They also thanked Xenia Fire, EMS and Police for their quick response and assistance.

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As shown on Information Center 7 at 6:00 a.m.our team learned the fire started when a large freezer caught fire and then spread to the building's attic.

Two people were taken to hospital for evaluation.

Emergency services transported a restaurant manager and a firefighter, who were injured after falling on site.

Although the amount of damage is currently unknown, Riggsby believes the restaurant can be repaired.

The fire remains under investigation.