Investigators have determined the cause of a fire that ripped through a popular restaurant in Orillia.

Orillia fire tweeted on Tuesday that an electrical failure sparked the blaze that caused $750,000 in damage to Studabakers.

Heavy smoke was reported coming from Mississaga Street restaurant on Monday, at around 3 a.m.

The current owner says he doesn’t know how long Studabakers will be closed for, but hopes to be open by the spring.

Thirty peoples are employed by the restaurant.