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BRIEFLY IN THE NEWS Newport business catches...

BRIEFLY IN

THE NEWS

Newport business catches fire

The Grant Boys, a single-story Newport Beach business, was in

flames on Saturday evening.

The Costa Mesa Fire Department, responding to reports that came in

at 7:23 p.m., discovered smoke coming from the roof and the north

side of the structure, fire officials said.

No injuries were reported. About 35 firefighters were at the

scene, and the fire was contained by 7:35 p.m., within 12 minutes of

their being dispatched, officials said.

Fire investigation determined the cause of the fire to be

electrical.

The estimated damage to the structure was $5,000. Smoke damage to

the contents of the building has not been determined. The last fire

units left the scene at about 9:38 p.m. after completing

investigation duties.

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