Electrical fire suspected at Los Panchos restaurant, Staunton VA

Fire & Arson

Reported: 11/4/2025 08:10 PM

Staunton, VA 24401

Fire crews responded to Los Panchos restaurant near Lucy Lane for a possible electrical fire. Employees reported a burnt cable and flickering lights. There were no visible flames or smoke. The restaurant was evacuated as a precaution. Fire alarms were triggered due to electrical issues with a burnt wire in the electrical panel causing the lights to turn on and off repeatedly. No fire was visible upon arrival.

Audio|Source: Staunton Area Public Safety

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Transcript:

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If you one, possible structure by Los Panchos, near Lucy Lane.

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Okay, a minute's a few-six is out of service and returning.

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Twenty-six, seven.

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292 . 292 you can have the an end here.

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The U.S. The U.S. VIII is responding.

00:49

2319, close ponchos, near Lucy Lane.

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Cross Street through Ross Avenue, Ludwit Boulevard.

00:58

Colored by the space, they see a burnt cable inside the restaurant.

01:03

They didn't see any flakes.

01:05

Correction, they didn't see any flames or smoke.

01:08

They are evacuating.

01:13

Nothing showing.

01:15

Any other units coming can back a deal.

01:22

14 respond.

01:26

611, truck 14 responding, Los Panchos, near Lucie Lane, Cross Street, Rosser Avenue, Lewitt Boulevard.

01:34

Employee at the restaurant advised they have a front table.

01:38

They are evacuating, don't see any flames or smoke.

01:44

Number two.

01:54

Engine 11, 2320, Flof Pontchus, near Lucy Lane, Cross Streets, Rosser Avenue, Ludoet Boulevard.

02:02

Employees said they have a burnt table.

02:04

Inside the restaurant, they don't see any flames or smoke.

02:07

They're also receiving trouble alarms from the fire alarm system.

02:12

Engine 12 responding.

02:16

Engine 12, 2321.

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Direct.

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One.

02:34

It appears until electrical mishap, there's some burnt wire in the electrical panel.

02:41

And the light, keep looking on it off.

02:57

There's a burnt wire inside of the electric panel and it keeps turning their lights on and off the electrical issues.

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