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Published: 2012-05-15 06:09:19
Updated: 2012-05-15 06:09:19

Posted: May 15, 2012

Fire temporarily closes Raleigh restaurant

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Raleigh, N.C. — A one-alarm fire early Tuesday caused by a mechanical failure will keep a popular Raleigh restaurant closed for a few days.

Raleigh firefighters said smoke was coming from Bahama Breeze, 3309 Wake Forest Road, when they responded to a 911 call about a fire there shortly after midnight Monday. About 35 firefighters brought the fire under control in less than 25 minutes.

No one was injured, but the fire damaged about 5 percent of the building. Firefighters said Bahama Breeze will be closed for several days for repairs and inspection.

Fire investigators determined that a mechanical failure in the heating-air conditioning system caused the fire.

  • Web Editor: Anne Johnson
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angela32nc2
May 15, 2012 5:12 p.m.
I ate there once and got so sick.
working for deadbeats
May 15, 2012 1:21 p.m.
Grab a Bahama mama and relax folks. This certainly isn't the place to go dressed in a suit or expecting a steak, its a nice laid-back atmosphere. I've never had problems with the service here, but thats just me.
Click to view my profile Lamborghini Mercy
May 15, 2012 11:29 a.m.
"The clientele looked fine to us when we were there,"

What time did you go? Must've been early.
Click to view my profile Gerbil Herder
May 15, 2012 11:10 a.m.
agree with the other commenters....last time I went, was the last time I'll go.
Gunny the Racist
May 15, 2012 10:41 a.m.
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