EDINBORO Multiple fire companies from Erie and Crawford counties battled a fire Friday afternoon that consumed a restaurant west of Edinboro.
The fire at 698 Roadhouse, 7495 Rte. 6N, Edinboro, at the intersection of Route 98, in Elk Creek Township, was first reported at 12:15 p.m., according to Erie County 911. The building was reported as fully involved and has been evacuated, a dispatcher said shortly before 1:30 p.m.
There were reports of explosions in the building, which reportedly contained propane tanks.
Plumes of black smoke could be seen from several miles away.
Three alarms were sounded to call numerous fire departments in to assist the Edinboro Volunteer Fire Department in fighting the large fire. Several other fire departments not sent to the fire were moved to the fire stations of departments at the fire scene to help cover their areas.