Fire At Sardi's Restaurant In Gaithersburg: Officials

GAITHERSBURG, MD — About 100 Montgomery County firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire at a restaurant in Gaithersburg, according to officials. This was the second time in four years that a fire has torn through the building.

Around 6:30 p.m., a fire broke out at Sardi's, a Peruvian restaurant located at 430 N Frederick Ave. The fire spread along the duct work and extended through the roof, said county fire and rescue services spokesman Pete Piringer. Patrons and employees inside the restaurant were evacuated.

A firefighter suffered minor injuries while battling the blaze, officials said.

Update - 2nd Alarm Sardis Pollo a La Brasa, 400blk N Frederick Av, G burg, 1+sty commercial restaurant, fire in ductwork, extended through roof, ~85 FFs on scene pic.twitter.com/THcsVz816o
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 21, 2018

Several lanes on N Frederick Avenue were blocked off as a result of the fire, Piringer said on Twitter.

Traffic Advisory - SB N Frederick Av btwn Rt124 Montgomery Village Av & Chesnut St, ALL LANES BLOCKED NB; NB some lanes blocked pic.twitter.com/eMQDJLblny
— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 21, 2018

Four years ago, the same Sardi's restaurant caught on fire. The blaze broke out around 7 a.m. and was caused by an electrical malfunction, Piringer said in a September 2014 tweet.

More information to come.

Image and videos via Montgomery County Fire Department