EL DORADO HILLS — Fire crews from the El Dorado Hills Fire Department led the response efforts early Thursday morning to a reported interior structure fire at South Fork Grille, a well known restaurant located in the El Dorado Hills Town Center.

Following the call to the scene, firefighters arrived on scene and quickly located an active fire in the restaurant’s kitchen area. Prior to 7:50 a.m., crews had successfully knocked down the flames and were in the process of assessing damage and checking for any additional damage.

Initial reports indicate that the fire was contained to a small area of the kitchen. The full extent of the fire is still being evaluated as of Thursday morning, but according to photos taken at the scene the fire was contained to a stove and cooking area of the business and doesn’t appear to have caused any significant damage to the building.

“The fire started on top of the stove and burned into the stove hood and duct system (and) caused approximately $20,000 in damage and resulted in the closure of the restaurant until damages can be repaired. No injuries were reported,” the El Dorado Hills Fire Department shared. “The fire protection systems installed in the kitchen operated and knocked down a majority of the flames.”

South Fork Grille opened its El Dorado Hills Town Center location in 2022, occupying the space that formerly housed Bistro 33 near the Town Center amphitheater. The restaurant is one of seven operated by restaurateurs Karoline and Mark Platt, who have built a reputation for quality dining experiences across the region.

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