3 Escape Unharmed After Fire Breaks Out At Pacific Beach Denny's

SAN DIEGO, CA – Three people escaped unharmed Thursday from a fire that caused an estimated $850,000 in damage at a restaurant in Pacific Beach.

Firefighters responded to the blaze at about 12:40 a.m. at the Denny's restaurant on the corner of Garnet Avenue and Mission Boulevard, San Diego Fire-Rescue spokeswoman Monica Munoz said.

Firefighters arrived and found heavy smoke in the restaurant as well as fire in the roof and attic area above the kitchen, Munoz said.

Crews were able to knock down the flames around 35 minutes after arrival, Munoz said.

Three workers, who were inside when the fire started, were able to escape unharmed, 10News reported.

The cause of the fire was under investigation.

The blaze caused an estimated $700,000 in damage to the structure and $150,000 in damage to the building's contents, Munoz said.

San Diego County health officials were notified and the restaurant was closed down until the officials can complete an inspection.

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