Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico - A short circuit resulted in great economic loss for the owners of the recently opened Mantamar Restaurant and Beach Club on Playa los Muertos, which burned to the ground after a fire erupted early this morning.

The incident took place on Calle Malecon on Colonia Olas Altas at around 12:25 am, when a short circuit ignited a portion of the palapa restaurant, and fire spread throughout the establishment within seconds.

When the incident was reported to authorities, a police unit led by Rigoberto Espinoza Veladez rushed to the scene, cordoned off the area, and called in the fire fighting unit.

When the bomberos arrived on the scene they fought the fire for over an hour, but were unable to put out the flames. Though no one was injured, the flames, which reached a height of almost 10 meters, were visible all across Banderas Bay.

Translated and edited for BanderasNews.com by Lorena Sonrisas

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Mantamar Beach Club Bar & Grill Official Statement Regarding Facility Incident
Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, January 8, 2014

The management of Mantamar Beach Club Bar & Grill wishes to advise our clients and friends that the facilities at Mantamar will be temporarily closed due to caused damage by a fire at our beach club.

We would like to offer our thanks and appreciation to the Puerto Vallarta Fire Department and Civil Protection Services for their response which ensured that no injuries were sustained during this incident and that damage was primarily limited to exterior facilities of the beach club.

The Meza family, Almar Resort Luxury All Suites & Spa, Almar Vacation Club and the team at Mantamar Beach Club Bar & Grill appreciate all the support and good wishes sent by the community since this incident happened during the early hours of January 8, 2014. We are currently investigating the cause of the fire.

We are pleased to see that our brand and beach club has already gained such support in Puerto Vallarta from our guests, friends and neighbors. We look forward to welcoming Vallarta residents and visitors to again enjoy our vibrant pool, creative cocktails, delicious casual gourmet menu designed by culinary trend setter Chef Thierry Blouet, our acclaimed resident DJ and the host of beach club activities we offer to enjoy the sand and sea of our prime southern Playa Los Muertos location, as we re-open in 6 to 8 weeks' time.