Mexican restaurant 'total loss' after fire

A fire at a Gainesville Mexican restaurant is under investigation

GAINESVILLE, Ga. - Firefighters battled a blaze at a Mexican restaurant in Gainesville on Thursday morning.

Officials said a passerby saw flames coming from El Sombrero on Browns Bridge Road and called 911 around 5:30 a.m.

Firefighters arrived on scene to find heavy smoke and fire coming from the restaurant.

Officials said the building is a total loss.

Once the fire is completely under control, officials will begin investigating what caused the fire to start.

Browns Bridge Road is shut down from Skelton Road to Meadowview.

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