ROYAL PALM BEACH, Fla. — A raging fire tore through a popular Indian restaurant late Sunday night, leaving extensive damage as firefighters battled to keep the flames from spreading to neighboring businesses.
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue crews rushed to India Grill and Bar around 11:20 p.m., arriving to find the restaurant engulfed in heavy flames at a strip mall on Royal Palm Beach Boulevard, just north of Southern Boulevard.
Flames shot from the front of the building as thick smoke billowed from the rear, creating a dangerous scene for responding firefighters.
Firefighters Battle Blaze for 30 Minutes
Crews spent approximately 30 minutes bringing the inferno under control, successfully preventing the flames from spreading to adjoining businesses.
However, smoke seeped into neighboring units, and the restaurant sustained extensive damage.
Despite the intensity of the blaze, no injuries were reported.
Cause Remains Under Investigation
Palm Beach County Fire Rescue investigators remained at the scene overnight, examining the wreckage to determine what sparked the fire.
The cause has not yet been determined.
Video from the scene captured the ferocity of the flames as firefighters arrived to battle the blaze.
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