Investigation underway into early-morning fire in 17 Avenue restaurant

Fire crews at an early-morning fire on 17 Avenue S.W. in Calgary.

An investigation is underway into what caused an early-morning structure fire on 17 Avenue S.W.

At around 4:10 a.m., fire crews responded to reports of a fire in a structure on the 1100 block of 17 Ave. S.W.

Crews arrived to heavy smoke coming out of the back alley of a single-storey restaurant.

Fire crews attacked the fire from the street and back alley side, entering from the side door in the alley where they encountered heavy smoke and heat.

There was fire in the drop-down ceiling, which they applied water to while they worked towards the source of the fire.

They eventually were able to knock down the fire, and also entered a business next door to check whether the fire spread or not.

They found light smoke but no other signs of damage and ventilated the second business.

Other neighbouring buildings weren’t impacted.

No one was inside the restaurant at the time of the fire and no one was injured.

Crews remain on scene to ensure the fire is completely extinguished.

Anyone with information is asked to email [e-mail].