Cozumel, Q.R. — Elements of the Cozumel fire department responded to an early morning blaze that left a restaurant in ruins. Firemen were at the scene of the middle-of-the-night fire Saturday that allegedly started by a short circuit.
Island firemen were unable to save the centrally located San Miguel restaurant Tentaciones on 15th Avenue after the Saturday fire. The entire inside of the popular restaurant was gutted by flames and water damage.
“Unfortunately on Saturday morning, we suffered an accident. Infinitely thankful to the fire department who managed to put out the fire and the police officers who were attentive at all times,” Tentaciones posted on social medial along with photos.
“Thank you to all our clients, friends, family and collaborators for always looking to support us in every possible way. We are all part of Restaurante Tentaciones and this day will always remain in our memory,” they added.
According to local reports, there was a shooting outside the same restaurant the day before. Cozumel Police or firemen have commented on any official cause of the fire.