Blaze at Capitola Sushi Garden

Firefighters from the cities of Santa Cruz and Watsonville, as well as the Scotts Valley Fire Protection District and the Ben Lomond Fire Protection District all responded to a fire that engulfed the Sushi Garden at 820 Bay Ave. in Capitola.

According to a press release from the Central Fire District, the fire was first reported at 3 a.m. When fire crews arrived, they found the restaurant already engulfed in flame, both inside and out. Immediately, a call went out for a second alarm, requesting more units based on the size and complexity of the fire.

Both the first and second floors burned. After the fire was out, firefighters reported no injuries and the building unoccupied.

Members of the Capitola Police, Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Department and Pacific Gas & Electric also responded to the fire.