A Mexican eatery in Atlanta will be seeing a pause in service following an incident this past weekend. Tacos & Tequilas Mexican Grill, a dining staple on Ponce de Leon Avenue, experienced a fire early Sunday morning, leading to a temporary closure for damage assessment and repairs.
As flames erupted in the ventilation system around 4 a.m., the fire quickly spread to the building’s roof, Atlanta fire officials reported. Firefighters utilized a ladder truck to access the affected area, cutting open part of the establishment to extinguish the fire, which fortunately, did not inflict major damage on the premises, and did not result in any injuries, as reported by FOX 5 Atlanta.
The restaurant’s management conveyed their reaction on social media, expressing their relief and gratitude following the event. “First and foremost, we are thankful that no one was hurt, and we are deeply grateful for the swift response of our local emergency services,” Tacos & Tequilas said in a statement circulated after the fire. The cause of the fire has not been disclosed to the public at this time, as detailed by Atlanta News First…