A MANUKA restaurant, on the corner of Franklin and Furneaux Streets, was destroyed by fire early this morning.
Firefighters were called to the restaurant, which is adjacent to the Capitol Cinema complex, at 3.55am.
ACT Fire and Rescue report that there was significant damage to the restaurant and that crews were undertaking ventilation operations as well as investigating fire extension and smoke damage in nearby businesses.
Four pumpers, the breathing apparatus van and two commanders were on scene.
A cause is not known at this stage.
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