Barnaby’s Restaurant, a popular Delco spot, engulfed in flames

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A popular Haverford restaurant is still smoldering Sunday morning after being engulfed in flames overnight.

Firefighters responded to reports of a fire around 5:30 a.m. Sunday at Barnaby’s Restaurant, a popular spot in Haverford on West Chester Pike, where they encountered heavy flames that appeared to engulf the entire building.

According to photos of the scene, taken by members of the Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Company, it appears the fire has caused heavy damage to the building’s structure. No word yet on what cause the fire, or if anyone was in the building at the time.

Another view of Barnaby’s of Havertown fire this morning. Photo via Ken Kelly. #Delco pic.twitter.com/l6OTpQj2iU

— Robb Ware (@robbware) May 7, 2017

Rescue 20 is currently onlocation of a 2 alarm fire at Barnaby’s of Havertown pic.twitter.com/oEqqs21iWj

— Drexel Hill Fire Co. (@DrexelHillFC20) May 7, 2017

Fox 29 reporter Andrew Adamson also shared photos of the scene, showing the aftermath of the devastating fire.

Crews have put out a massive fire at Barnaby’s on West Chester Pike in Haverford. Extensive damage to the building. @FOX29philly pic.twitter.com/tXh1KlmkSH

— Andrew Adamson (@AndrewDAdamson) May 7, 2017

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Published: May 7, 2017 — 8:20 AM EDT | Updated: May 7, 2017 — 8:35 AM EDT

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