Fire Breaks Out At Murrieta Starbucks, Store Temporarily Closed

MURRIETA, CA – A fire at a local Starbucks location broke out early Thursday morning, prompting a temporary closure of the coffee house. The Starbucks is located at 39589 Los Alamos Rd, near Interstate 215 and Whitewood Road.

Reports from the scene indicate that the fire broke out around 2:30 a.m. As of 11 a.m., the store remained closed, and officials estimated it would be open within a few hours, after some repairs are made.

"We are incredibly relieved nobody was injured in this incident," a Starbucks spokeswoman told Patch via email.

"The store is currently closed, and we are working to be back and running as soon as possible," the spokeswoman said. "We appreciate our customers’ flexibility and understanding as we work quickly to repair any damage to the space. In the meantime we are continuing to serve the Murrieta community at our other nearby locations."

Video footage shows firefighters accessing the Starbucks via the frame of a shattered glass door. You can see that video below, via Joe Fanaselle with AIM News.

Additional details surrounding the fire were not immediately available. Patch has reached out to fire officials and will update this story as we learn more. Be sure to refresh for the latest.

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