Fire shuts North End waterfront restaurant

UPDATE: The Sail Loft cleared inspection Aug. 11 and was allowed to re-open.

A small fire this morning at the Sail Loft, 80 Atlantic Ave. left the restaurant filled with smoke and water. ISD ordered the restaurant to remain shut until it can clean up all the smoke-laden surfaces, remove the water and fix a wall in the kitchen that was damaged by the fire. The restaurant will also need to pass building and electrical inspections.