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2-Alarm Blaze At Vacant Northeast Restaurant

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Fire officials are investigating the cause of a two-alarm fire at a vacant restaurant in Northeast Philadelphia Monday evening.

Crews responded to the Chi Chi's Mexican Restaurant on the 500 block of Franklin Mills Circle for reports of a fire just after 6 p.m.

Upon arrival, officials immediately called for a second alarm.

Chopper 3 HD was over the scene where flames and heavy smoke could be seen billowing from the roof.

The fire was placed under control just before 7:45 p.m.

No injuries were reported.

The restaurant has been closed for several years. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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