The incident began at Casa Restaurant & Lounge, located at 250 Little Britain Rd. in Newburgh, at around 6:14 a.m. on Saturday, May 30, according to the City of Newburgh Fire Department.
Responding crews found flames in the restaurant's VIP area and were able to put it out.
One firefighter sustained a minor injury and was treated at the scene before being cleared to return to work, the department said.
In a statement on Sunday, May 31, the restaurant's management said there was no structural damage to the building, and no one had been present at the time of the fire.
"While this setback is unfortunate, it is far from the end of CASA," the owners wrote in a social media post, adding, "Tomorrow morning, we begin the rebuilding process, and we are committed to coming back stronger, better, and more beautiful than ever."
Staff said they expect to reopen in a few months.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, firefighters said.
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