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Ambler tapas restaurant 555 Lagiola destroyed by fire

The building in downtown Ambler appears to be a total loss.

Firefighters work on the aftermath of a fire on Feb. 27, 2019, at 555 Lagiola restaurant in Ambler.
Firefighters work on the aftermath of a fire on Feb. 27, 2019, at 555 Lagiola restaurant in Ambler.Read moreMICHAEL KLEIN / Staff

The Spanish BYOB 555 Lagiola in Ambler was destroyed midday Wednesday by a fire that was largely contained to the restaurant building at 10 E. Butler Ave.

No official cause was listed, and the building was unoccupied at the time. It served dinners only.

Chef-owner Antonio Rondinelli, who is Italian by birth and studied cooking in Spain, is particularly known for his tapas and his paella, which features house-made chorizo. He could not be reached for comment.

Firefighters rescued a gray-and-white cat named Ben that was dropped off at Spring House Animal Hospital and later claimed.