Capitola firefighters early Christmas morning responded to a fire in a structure behind El Toro Bravo restaurant on the 100 of block of Monterey Avenue.
According to Capitola Police Department, emergency officials responded to the scent at about 5:10am.
There were no injuries, and witnesses said that the residents were out of town at the time of the fire.
The Esplanade and the 100-200 blocks of San Jose Avenue were closed to all vehicle traffic.
This story will be updated.