Fire destroys Bend taco shop, damages nearby cars

A fire destroyed a taco shop in Bend early Thursday morning.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- A fire destroyed a taco shop in Bend early Thursday morning.

According to Bend Fire & Rescue, a fire broke out at El Sancho's Taco Shop on NE Deklab Avenue with witnesses saying they saw flames coming out of the west side of the restaurant.

The fire began on the opposite side of the building, authorities said, and moved its way up and into the attic. The fire was put out in 30 minutes.

Multiple cars from a car dealership next door were also damaged due to the fire.

The cause is still under investigation.