There is little left of Friends Diner in Maplesville.  Firefighters were called to the 65 year old restaurant early Sunday morning as flames spread through the building.  Now, investigators say it appears the smalltown diner was torched to cover up a burglary.

Connie Smith has owned the building for almost six years.  She calls the restaurant her home and her 13 employees family.  Right now, she's waiting for an insurance adjustor to survey the damage.  But she says she's planning to rebuild.

There are some other restaurants nearby, but many call Friends the social center of the area.