GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. — A popular Mexican restaurant in Gwinnett County was destroyed Tuesday morning due to a fire, according to officials.
Gwinnett Fire & Emergency Services said firefighters were called to Frontera 5074 Stone Mountain Hwy., which according to Google Maps, is the Frontera Mexican Kitchen.
They add that someone walking past the restaurant is who called 911, after seeing smoke and flames coming from the roof.
After completing a search of the building, fire crews were able to safely get out before the roof collapsed.
After talking with restaurant workers, it was determined that a cook was the only person in the building when the fire broke out.
The cook said he saw "an external neon light on the side of the business break, causing a spark that ignited the roof line." Firefighters eventually confirmed that the cause was an electrical malfunction.
Thankfully, no other people were injured.
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