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Large fire engulfs strip mall in Bensalem
At least 70 firefighters responded to a fire that erupted inside a strip mal in Bensalem early Thursday morning.
BENSALEM, Pa. - Flames tore through a local strip mall early Thursday morning as crews rushed to extinguish the raging fire.
The 2-alarm fire started in the Andalusia Bar and Grill before around 4 a.m. spreading to 8-10 other businesses in the Grandview Plaza on Britsol Pike in Bensalem.
More than 70 firefighters from the area responded as flames erupted close to 30 feet in the air.
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The fire was placed under control about an hour later, but cleanup is expected to take most of the day.
Andalusia Bar and Grill suffered significant damage, including the patrial collapse of its roof.
Surrounding businesses also sustained fire, smoke and water damage.
No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.