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Charleston restaurant catches fire; no injuries reported


A cell phone video shows a structure fire that caused minor damage to a Charleston restaurant Saturday afternoon. (Video Courtesy of Fred Skeen){p}{/p}
A cell phone video shows a structure fire that caused minor damage to a Charleston restaurant Saturday afternoon. (Video Courtesy of Fred Skeen)

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A Charleston eatery caught fire Saturday afternoon forcing customers and staff to evacuate the building.

The Kita Modern Japanese Restaurant, located at 2815 Mountaineer Blvd., suffered minor fire damage, according to a social media post from the business. Metro 911 said flames were spotted in the building about 3:15 p.m.

No injuries were reported. A social media post from the business indicated service will be temporarily unavailable.

Dispatchers said EMS, Charleston police, Charleston Fire Department and South Charleston Fire Department responded to the scene.

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