Crime & Safety

Fire Damages Watertown Square Restaurant

Crews quickly put out a fire at a Japanese restaurant Thursday morning.

A fire at a Watertown Square restaurant was quickly brought under control Thursday morning.
A fire at a Watertown Square restaurant was quickly brought under control Thursday morning. (Photo courtesy of Jacob Eidsmoe)

WATERTOWN, MA — A two-alarm fire at a Watertown Square restaurant has been brought under control. The fire started in the kitchen of New Ginza Japanese Restaurant on Galen Street. There is some smoke and water damage, according to 7-News.

Drivers were asked to avoid Galen Street and the Watertown Square area. Fire crews from nearby towns assisted at the scene.

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