Massive flames destroy abandoned Wilmington restaurant

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Monday, September 19, 2016
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A fast-moving blazed destroyed an abandoned restaurant in Wilmington, Delaware.

WILMINGTON, Del. (WPVI) -- A fast-moving blazed destroyed an abandoned restaurant in Wilmington, Delaware.

The fire started after 6 a.m. Monday at the Up the Creek restaurant on the 1100 block of East 7th Street.

Officials say the restaurant was closed and abandoned after being open for several years.

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Firefighters arrived to flames shooting through the roof.

Crews had to deal with water issues with the hydrants.

A Wilmington fire boat was called to the scene to help put out the flames.

There were no injuries reported.

So far, no word on what caused the blaze.

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