Fire engulfs restaurant in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood, no injuries reported

A fire broke out Monday afternoon at La Esquina De La Fama restaurant in Miami's Little Havana neighborhood.

Crews arrived at the restaurant, located in the 1300 block of SW 8th Street, shortly after 4 p.m. to find heavy smoke and flames coming from both the front and rear of the property, fire officials said.

"It was a big fire, and we almost lost everything," said Miky Chevalier, owner of La Esquina de la Fama. "We fight to have this business—a family business for 14 years that almost disappeared right now."

The incident was upgraded to a Code 1 working fire, prompting additional resources to the scene. Firefighters stretched hose lines for an aggressive attack, entered the structure and raised aerial ladders for roof ventilation.

Employees escape safely

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