The Sunday brunch scene at Ambar in Clarendon (2901 Wilson Blvd) was a bit too hot this afternoon.
A fire broke out at the popular restaurant today around 12:30 p.m. Initial reports suggest that a rooftop air handler caught fire; smoke and flames could be seen coming from the roof.
Wilson Blvd and N. Fillmore Street were shut down during the fire department response. Firefighters extinguished the blaze just before 1 p.m.
“Minor smoke conditions” were reported inside the restaurant, which also has a basement lounge called Baba. There was no report of injuries.
More via Twitter:
In #Clarendon @ArlingtonVaFD working hard on roof of Ambar restaurant. Hope everyone is ok pic.twitter.com/T2TAqCfrLF
— Melissa M Bondi (@MelissaMBondi) April 15, 2018
Update: Fire appears to be inside an air handler on the roof. Crews are attempting to get to it now. Minor smoke conditions inside the restaurant. pic.twitter.com/8ktp4FUrQU
— Arlington Fire (@ArlingtonVaFD) April 15, 2018
#Update: Crews are getting water on the fire right now. Wilson Blvd at Fillmore will be shut down for a while. Avoid the area. https://t.co/SUiMmXpQAX
— Arlington Fire (@ArlingtonVaFD) April 15, 2018
Couple more pics of the fire on Wilson Blvd. pic.twitter.com/mzKM1kurp7
— Arlington Fire (@ArlingtonVaFD) April 15, 2018
Lots of excitement at Ambar? #ArlingtonVA pic.twitter.com/Crmgmkg21p
— I Love Arlington VA (@ilovearlingtonv) April 15, 2018
#Final Update: Fire is out. Units are working on overhaul. Wilson and Fillmore will continue to be shut down while crews clean up. Fire Marshal will be investigating the cause. pic.twitter.com/ySUa2ZcvqG
— Arlington Fire (@ArlingtonVaFD) April 15, 2018
TRAFFIC ALERT: Wilson Boulevard at Filmore St. closed for fire response. Follow police direction in area. https://t.co/TepYshume9
— ArlingtonCountyPD (@ArlingtonVaPD) April 15, 2018
Fire at Ambar, firefighters on the roof @clarendonnights @ARLnowDOTcom pic.twitter.com/lwotc9gi3U
— Rachael (@DrRachael_09) April 15, 2018
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