A fire at a California restaurant early Wednesday caused significant damage but no injuries; cause is under investigation.

A fire erupted early Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at Alfredo's Mexican Food in Oceanside, California, prompting emergency crews to respond around 4 a.m. Firefighters contained and extinguished the blaze within an hour, despite challenges from a broken gas line and downed power lines. No injuries were reported, and the restaurant sustained significant damage. The cause remains under investigation, with officials still on the scene.