Fire at Los Alberto’s in Idaho Falls, restaurant evacuated
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UPDATE
Idaho Falls Fire Officials say that the Los Alberto’s Restaurant, located at 1471 Northgate Mile, is a total loss.
The cause of the fire is still undetermined but first responders tell EastIdahoNews.com that the fire was located in the attic space of the building.
Several holes were cut into the building from the outside to provide access to water lines.
Fire officials say that wood trusses supporting the roof of the building were destroyed by the fire causing the roof to fall in.
Original story
IDAHO FALLS — The Idaho Falls Fire Department is responding to a fire at the Los Alberto’s Restaurant at 1471 Northgate Mile near the Fred Meyer building.
The blaze occurred just after 7 a.m. Friday. A number of fire engines and ambulances are on the scene.
It’s unclear if anyone was in the building when the fire started. There are business employees in the parking lot.
No cause has been released.
The parking lot around Fred Meyer has been closed. There is heavy smoke in the area.
EastIdahoNews.com is on the scene and will update the story as more information becomes available.
