Fire in dumpster threatens restaurant in Vacaville
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A fire that broke out in a dumpster area briefly threatened a restaurant in Vacaville on Friday.
The fire broke out around 9:30 p.m. along the 1000 block of Helen Power Drive.
A police officer on the scene said the fire started in a dumpster adjacent to the Tahoe Joe’s restaurant. Flames briefly threatened the building, but the fire was ultimately contained to the dumpster.
The Tahoe Joe’s restaurant has been closed for some time now, and a homeless encampment was erected near the area. It was not clear if the fire originated in or from the encampment.
The fire was declared under control at 9:49 p.m.
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