Crime & Safety
$400K in Fire Damage at Bethesda Restaurant
Montgomery County firefighters say an electrical problem likely sparked the blaze.

Montgomery County firefighters are investigating what sparked a blaze at City Lights of China restaurant in Bethesda on Sunday.
Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said there was major damage to the restaurant at 4953 Bethesda Ave. On Twitter he said the fire was likely caused by an electrical problem, and caused more than $400,000 damage.
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There were no injuries, Piringer said.
The investigation continues.
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»PHOTO of fire-damaged City Lights of China restaurant from MCFRS spokesman Pete Piringer’s Twitter feed.
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