A restaurant in Itapema caught fire on Saturday morning (9). Photos from the CBMSC (Santa Catarina Military Fire Department) show that part of the structure was burned at the site.

Black smoke showed the place was on fire. Photo: CBMSC/Divulgação/ND.

Firefighters were called at 6:35 am. The restaurant is called Santa Brasa and is located on Avenida Nereu Ramos, Andorinha district.

The owners said on social media that the establishment was closed when the fire started.

A photo taken from outside the business shows black smoke coming from the back of the business, indicating a fire.

“We were hit by a fire! We still don’t know the extent of the damage, but it was just property damage! Thank God there was no one in the restaurant, so no one was hurt!” – the establishment said in a message on social networks.

Firefighters said the fire was intensifying by the time they arrived on scene. About 7 thousand liters of water were used to extinguish the fire.

See photos of the restaurant in Itapema after the fire

In addition to the dishes, part of the structure was damaged by the flames, such as the ceiling – CBMSC/Divulgação/ND

According to the owners, the establishment was closed when the fire started – CBMSC/Disclosure/ND

The owners stressed that no one was hurt – CBMSC/Disclosure/ND