Sushi restaurant rendered a ‘total loss’ after early morning fire in Capitola

CAPITOLA, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Two businesses, including a popular local sushi restaurant, were deemed total losses in an early morning fire in Capitola.

Central Fire Protection District of Santa Cruz County firefighters' crews were at the scene of a second alarm fire that broke out around 3 a.m. at 820 Bay Avenue at the location of the Sushi Garden restaurant.

According to Central Fire, the structure was fully engulfed from the interior and exterior, covering two floors.

After searching the location, no one was inside the building at the time, and no injuries were reported.

KION's photographer at the scene reported that people who work at the Capitola Family Dental Office say the Sushi Garden below their offices was damaged. They also tell KION the dental office suffered some damage.

Both businesses were later rendered a total loss.

Crews are still on the scene, but Capitola Police dispatch confirms that Bay Avenue is open in both directions at this time.

Crime scene tape could be seen blocking off access to the Sushi Garden.

This is a developing story