A fire broke out in a downtown Fort Lauderdale bar early Monday morning, then spread to a neighboring business.
The fire started around 3 a.m. at Backyard in Fort Lauderdale, which is located at 100 SW 3rd Ave. in the downtown area, according to Local 10 news, and then spread to the nearby PoorHouse bar.
Officials said the venue was a "total loss," according to CBS Miami. The fire was "quickly raised" to a second alarm, and was "brought under control" in around 30 minutes.
No injuries were reported, according to WSVN, beyond those of one firefighter that was treated for "minor injuries."
According to CBS Miami, an investigation into the cause of the fire is now underway.
Sarah Perkel is a South Florida Connect Reporter for the USA TODAY Network's
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