[UPDATE] “To get straight to the point, we received the official conclusion that the fire was completely accidental and was caused by an electrical issue on the overhang in front of the building. When our MAST investigators conducted their follow-up investigation, they did not find any signs of external or exterior source that would point to arson. Part of their investigation was to obtain video surveillance videos from around the area. They located cameras that had direct view of the area where the fire began. The video was able to show our investigators that after the restaurant was closed for the night, at around 9:30 pm the overhang started smoking for a few minutes before eventually catching fire. The overhang was hollowed wood that surrounded the building so once it caught fire, it travelled quickly throughout the entire property and eventually consuming the entire building.” — Al Ambito, Lieutenant San Diego Police Department - Southeastern Division Chiefs Advisory Board Liaison - Asian - Pacific Islander Community Picture credit: Toan Tran
