UPDATE- Fire that destroyed Waterville restaurant ruled accidental

WATERVILLE, Maine - A fire that destroyed a restaurant in downtown Waterville was determined to be accidental in nature.

Video taken by a person living in the area shows flames shooting out of windows at The Last Unicorn restaurant around 4 a.m.

#BREAKING: A section of Main Street in downtown Waterville is closed as crews fight a fire. Video taken by a person living in the area shows flames shooting out of windows at The Last Unicorn restaurant around 4 a.m. 📷: TJ Coley
Posted by WABI TV5 on Sunday, April 23, 2023

Firefighters confirm the restaurant was destroyed.

Heavy machinery was brought in hours after flames broke out to begin taking down what was left behind.

Three firefighters suffered minor injuries, they were all treated and released.

Neighboring buildings sustained some smoke damage, according to responders.

The Last Unicorn was located between the Silver Street Tavern and Cancun Mexican bar and grill.

Firefighters from multiple communities in central Maine were also called to the scene.

Edited 1807 hours: The cause of the fire will be listed as accidental after an exhaustive investigation by the State...
Posted by Waterville Fire - Rescue on Sunday, April 23, 2023

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