Cause of Emory’s fire still unknown

Fire investigators still haven’t determined what sparked the $2 million blaze that destroyed Emory’s, the landmark restaurant on the shore of Silver Lake.

The fiery blaze erupted Monday around 4:20 a.m. No one was injured, but 50 people have lost their jobs.

On Thursday, Everett city spokeswoman Kate Reardon said the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Donations to help the staff of Emory’s on Silver Lake can be made at any Cascade Bank or City Bank, 1504 132nd St. SE, Mill Creek. The name of the City Bank fund is “Emory’s Assist 2009.” At Cascade Bank mention Emory’s restaurant.