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- Customers and staff had to be evacuated when a fire broke out at a restaurant in Edenvale.
- The fire started on the roof - the kitchen and dining area were destroyed.
- The cause of the fire has not yet been determined; no one was injured.
Parts of the Fahrenheit Seafood and Grill Restaurant in Edenvale were damaged when a fire tore through the eatery on Thursday afternoon.
There were an estimated 70 customers and close to 50 staff members inside the restaurant when the fire broke out.
People shared images and videos of the blaze ripping through the restaurant.
However, there were no injuries.
The owner, Nick Livanos, told News24 the fire started on the roof, which is made from thatch.
"The security team was quick to respond by ensuring that everyone followed the safety evacuation procedure," Livanos said.
The fire destroyed the reception, bar, kitchen and the main dining area.
Livanos said the cause of the fire had not been determined.
Forensic experts are yet to visit the scene to determine the cause.
He told News24 he could not estimate the damage caused by the fire, but he hoped the restaurant would reopen in about three to four months.
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