Poway restaurant destroyed by fire Saturday night

Anna Ashcraft
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POWAY, Calif. — A taqueria in Poway was destroyed in a fire Saturday night in what was believed to be an equipment malfunction, authorities confirmed.

The Poway Fire Department responded to Chamoy Tacos + Fruit, a taqueria and fruiteria at 12612 Poway Rd., at 5:43 p.m. Saturday. Staff and customers evacuated the building ahead of firefighters arrival.

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Firefighters worked to battle the kitchen fire, but weren’t able to save the restaurant. Poway Fire Chief Ray Fried told FOX 5 the restaurant is a total loss and the cause of the fire appears to be related to an equipment malfunction.

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Fire investigators do not believe any foul play was involved, however the investigation remains ongoing at this time.

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