Three-Alarm Blaze Damages Restaurant Supply Store

CORRECTION: The name and address of the business originally reported (County Restaurant Supply at 711 Old County Road) was incorrect. The correct business and address at which the fire took place is San Carlos Restaurant Supply, 929 Washington St. We apologize for the error.

Firefighters battled a three-alarm fire early this morning at a restaurant supply store in San Carlos, according to a deputy fire chief.

The fire at San Carlos Restaurant Supply, 929 Washington St., was reported at 12:31 a.m., Redwood City and San Carlos fire Deputy Chief Stan Maupin said.

Firefighters arrived on scene at 12:37 a.m. and witnessed heavy smoke coming from the building, Maupin said.

The fire was upgraded to a 3-alarm blaze at 1:55 a.m., according to Maupin.

Firefighters were able to bring the structure fire under control by 2:15 a.m. and will continue to monitor the building for hot spots throughout the early morning, Maupin said.

No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported, Maupin said.

The 24 Hour Fitness next door has also been temporarily closed. 

Patch will continue to update this story as more information becomes available.

- Bay City News Service

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