An early Monday fire has struck Taqueria La Guadalupana, a beloved Raleigh restaurant, causing considerable damage, reported the Memphis Fire Department. According to Action News 5, firefighters were called to the scene on Austin Peay Highway near Jones Road at about 12:30 a.m. and found the business in distress, with video footage capturing the aftermath of a blaze that has since been deemed an electrical malfunction.
The estimated loss, a substantial sum of $190,000, includes both property and content, but thankfully, no injuries were reported in the incident. Crews from the Memphis Fire Department responded promptly to control and extinguish the flames. An article reported by WREG characterized the fire as accidental in nature, with MFD confirming its electrical origin.
Detailed images and photographs taken by WREG crews document the efforts of firefighters working tirelessly to douse the fire, revealing the challenging conditions faced by first responders. While the exact cause of the electrical problem has not been specified, officials at MFD have ruled out foul play…