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Early morning blaze devours busy Cancun restaurant

Cancun, Q.R. — A Cancun restaurant on Huayacán Avenue was devoured by a fire Saturday morning. At least 85% of the Del Pacífico Zarandeado & Gril was left burned beyond saving.

The fire happened early Saturday morning.

The fire, which is still under investigation, happened early Saturday morning at the restaurant in SM 313 along Huayacán Avenue and Ciricote Street.

Cancun firemen responded the the 9-1-1 report, arriving to a fully engulfed building.

Firemen arrived to a fully engulfed building.

“Early this morning, personnel from the Cancun Fire Department responded to a report of a fire at a commercial establishment located in Supermanzana 313, successfully bringing the blaze under control and extinguishing it,” Bomberos Cancun reported Saturday afternoon.

Firemen were on site for hours due to the size of the fire.

“This incident demanded the utmost focus and skill from our team, qualities they consistently demonstrate. We reaffirm our commitment to acting with professionalism, courage, and a dedication to service in order to protect our community.”

Restaurant staff arrived to work Saturday morning to learn of the fire and closure of the restaurant.

An official cause for the fire has not been released.