ATTLEBORO (WBSM) — A restaurant was destroyed as the result of a two-alarm fire in Attleboro early this morning.
According to Attleboro Fire Chief Scott T. Lachance, the department responded at about 1:31 a.m. today to a reported structure fire at 147 Pine Street, the location of the El Buen Sazon restaurant.
Firefighters Face Extreme Heat and Collapse
Crews arrived to find heavy smoke and fire coming from the rear of the building. Lachance said the crews who went inside the building “faced zero visibility and extreme heat” while battling the blaze, and cut ventilation holes in the roof to help release the heat and smoke.
“At approximately 2:05 a.m., Command observed sagging in the building’s roof, which was quickly followed by a partial roof collapse,” Lachance said. “An emergency evacuation order was issued, and all interior crews were able to exit safely without injury.”
Exterior Attack and Mutual Aid Response
Firefighters then battled the blaze from the exterior of the building and remained on scene until 5:37 a.m. Mutual aid was provided by the Norton, North Attleboro, Rehoboth and Pawtucket fire departments.
Damage Assessment
Lachance said the building is expected to be a total loss…