A Chapel Hill Police officer discovered a fire on the back side of 143 East Franklin Street Saturday morning that damaged Shanghai Dumpling.

Officials said the fire was discovered around 12:45 a.m. Saturday and was under control in about 20 minutes.

No injuries were reported, but the restaurant is closed until further notice.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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