About three weeks after a fire destroyed the building occupied by Afghan Cuisine, Thai Gold Triangle Restaurant and Program SER there is still no clear cause.

Renton Fire Marshal Angela St. John has classified the fire as “undetermined,” meaning investigators cannot scientifically prove what started it, although they may have their theories.

Investigators were, however, able to determine that the fire started in a back office area of the restaurant Afghan Cuisine.

The Renton fire marshal’s investigation did not find any accelerants, ruling out the possibility of an arson.

“There was no indication of an arson at all, so we’re not classifying it as that,” said St. John.

The case may be updated with new information, depending on what the insurance company’s investigation turns up. Attempts to contact the building owner were unsuccessful.

“It’s not uncommon for insurance companies to do forensic testing on appliances,” said St. John. “Very likely they will come back with the same determination – undetermined – on the fire.”

Any clean-up and demolition is still pending the insurance company’s investigation, according to the fire marshal.

Since the fire Toby Ibrahimi and his father Ali Ahmad have just been waiting for news about their restaurant Afghan Cuisine.

“We’ve just been at home doing nothing, honestly,” said Toby Ibrahimi.

They have received phone calls of support from community members and offers to help them rebuild their restaurant. They’re not ready to accept any donations yet because they want to wait and see what the insurance company says, according to Ibrahimi.

It means the world to him and his father that people are taking the time out of their day to call and check on them, he said.

“That’s one of the reasons we want to stay in Renton is because the community is so loving and supportive here,” said Toby Ibrahimi.