Bethesda Restaurant Fire (PHOTO)

Montgomery County firefighters are investigating what sparked a blaze at City Lights of China restaurant on Bethesda Avenue overnight.

Fire and Rescue Spokesperson Pete Piringer said there was major damage to the restaurant at 4953 Bethesda Avenue.

There were no injuries, Piringer said.

The investigation continues.

U/D- City Lights of China, 4953 Bethesda Av, MCFRS Fire Investigators on scene, fire appears accidental, major damage pic.twitter.com/CsMWbl4Y2i

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 30, 2014

U\D – City of Lights of China Resteraunt, bulk of fire knocked, #mcfrs FFs checking for extension, no injuries

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 30, 2014

U/D. 4900blk Bethesda. Av, fire in restaurant, addl,fire/rescue units requested

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 30, 2014

Traffic Advisory – Bethesda Av & Arlington Rd, BLOCKED due to building fire

— Pete Piringer (@mcfrsPIO) November 30, 2014

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