The November 5th fire at K’s Homestyle Diner, 3402 Vine Street, was caused by spontaneous combustion.
According to Hays Police Chief Don Scheibler, a video camera inside the restaurant was retrieved by investigators who then watched video of a pile of rags in the kitchen area heat up and ignite.
The diner opened October 1 in the former Village Inn location.
Co-owners Kim Leiker and Kari Geerdes have said they plan to reopen the restaurant where about 40 people were employed.