Fires at two Los Cabos restaurants investigated; incidents occurred minutes apart

Authorities in Los Cabos are investigating two separate fires that erupted at commercial establishments in San José del Cabo late Thursday night. The incidents occurred just minutes apart, with the first blaze engulfing the Frida Cabo restaurant located along the Transpeninsular highway. Shortly thereafter, around 10 p.m. local time, a second fire broke out at Cantina Choyera, also situated on the Transpeninsular highway.

Emergency services, including the San José del Cabo Fire Department, responded swiftly to both incidents. Firefighters, supported by Civil Protection personnel and municipal police, managed to control and extinguish the flames. The police secured the surrounding areas to ensure the safety of workers and bystanders. Initial reports indicate that both fires resulted solely in material damage, with no injuries sustained by any individuals.

The state prosecutor's office has opened two investigation files into the incidents through its specialized unit for property crimes. Criminal investigators and forensic experts specializing in fires and explosives have processed both sites to gather evidence and determine the origins of the blazes. The Los Cabos Fire Department will also prepare technical reports to aid the investigation. These fires follow a violent incident last Sunday, when a bar fight resulted in three deaths and one injury, with investigations into that event also ongoing.