Diners at a well-known Miami restaurant faced a fiery disruption during their Monday evening repast when a sudden blaze necessitated a full evacuation. The fire was reported shortly after 8:15 p.m. at the establishment located near Northeast Seventh Avenue and 30th Street, where patrons and staff were vacated from the building without any injuries, as per fire officials.
City of Miami Fire Rescue crews were dispatched to the scene upon alerts of heavy smoke and visible flames originating from the restaurant's exhaust fan. WSVN reported that officials confirmed the successful evacuation of everyone present inside the establishment at the time of the incident.
The incident occurred at Amara at Paraiso restaurant in the Edgewater neighborhood, a locale frequented by both locals and tourists for its waterfront dining experience. On scene, the Miami Police collaborated with Miami Fire Rescue units to address the emergency and begin their investigation into the fire's cause.
Further details regarding the incident are still forthcoming as authorities continue to examine the site. A statement obtained by ONLYinDADE on X confirmed that "Miami Police along with Miami Fire Rescue responded to the location of NE 7th Avenue and 30th Street in regards to an apparent restaurant fire. The investigation is ongoing."
Fire breaks out at Amara at Paraiso restaurant in Edgewater🔥😳| #ONLYinDADE
— ONLY in DADE (@ONLYinDADE) April 23, 2024
*🗞️ MiamiPD- “Miami Police along with Miami Fire Rescue responded to the location of NE 7th Avenue and 30th Street in regards to an apparent restaurant fire. The investigation is ongoing.” pic.twitter.com/MEXL4w3FX6
