Raging fire destroys Bella Vista restaurant in Philadelphia's Juniata Park section
6abc Philadelphia • • nation
Key Points:
- A fire destroyed the Bella Vista Restaurant and Nightclub in Philadelphia's Juniata Park early Friday morning, with flames visible through the roof before the building burned down.
- Firefighters worked quickly to prevent the blaze from spreading to the adjacent gas station and nearby row homes, despite challenges posed by strong winds and freezing temperatures.
- The cold weather caused water used to fight the fire to freeze, creating heavy ice buildup on the structure and hazardous conditions for first responders.
- The restaurant was likely closed before the fire started, and no injuries have been reported.
- The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
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