OCEANSIDE, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — The smell of sizzling bacon was replaced by smoke early Sunday when a fire broke out inside Oceanside’s popular Fresh Start Café.
Before sunrise, fire crews from Oceanside, Carlsbad and Vista raced to the scene. The first engine arrived in under four minutes, and officials said firefighters quickly got the upper hand, containing the flames to the kitchen area before they could spread through the rest of the building.
No injuries were reported and the damage was limited.
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The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Oceanside Fire Department. Officials did not say whether or not the café would remain closed for the day. FOX 5/KUSI reached out to the restaurant but was unable to connect with someone.
Known for its laid-back atmosphere, homemade pies and breakfast classics, Fresh Start Café has been a go-to brunch destination in Oceanside for years. Thanks to the speedy response from local firefighters, this popular eatery is expected to remain in operation.
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