A dozen fire crews were called to a commercial property in northwest Edmonton after a restaurant caught fire early Monday morning.
Fire crews were called to the Moon Palace Restaurant at 15401 Stony Plain Road around 6 a.m., said Suzzette Mellado, a spokesperson for Edmonton fire rescue.
At least twelve fire crews were dispatched to the scene, said Mellado.
More than one business is involved in the fire, Mellado said.
Fire at Moon Palace restaurant building at Stony Plain Rd & 154 St, crews have been fighting since 6 am <a href=”https://t.co/B4FAzRVXcj”>pic.twitter.com/B4FAzRVXcj</a>
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As of 7:30 a.m., the fire was still considered out of control. The cause of the fire remains undetermined.
Edmonton police have rerouted traffic on a short section of Stony Plain Road to give firefighters room to work.
The east and westbound lanes of Stony Plain Road between 154th Street and 155th Street have been closed to traffic.
The area was shut down to traffic just before 7 a.m. and is expected to remain closed for several hours.
More than one business is affected by a fire Monday on Stony Plain Road and 154th Street. (Roberta Bell/CBC)