GREELEY, Colo. – Investigators say discarded cooking materials sparked a fire that seriously damaged a sushi restaurant in Greeley Wednesday morning.

Firefighters responded to “SushiOne” at 3810 10th Street shortly before 5:00 a.m.

“Fire crews quickly initiated an aggressive interior attack on the fire and made entry into adjoining businesses in order to stop the fire from spreading throughout the strip mall,” said Greeley Fire Division Chief Dale Lyman. “The fire was extinguished and stopped at the restaurant, however, several adjoining business suffered smoke and water damage.”

No injuries were reported.

Damage is estimated at approximately $250,000.

On Wednesday, the House of Representatives passed the Save Colorado Jobs Act, sponsored by state Rep. Chris Holbert. The measure offers Colorado business owners relief from the burden of the business personal property tax.

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