A fire broke out in Mr. Taco at 7918 Ivanhoe Ave. on Feb. 9 shortly before 5 p.m. The blaze was ignited by grease in the exhaust flue that set surrounding wood on fire, according to fire officials, and smoke damage was spread to neighboring businesses. One Mr. Taco patron said he had just ordered his food and when he returned from the restroom, the restaurant was filled with smoke. The fire caused about $1 million in damages, $500,000 to the structure itself and the rest to the building’s contents. Photos by PAUL?HANSEN | Village News