UPDATE:
by Mike Colón
mcolon@cbs4qc.com
Numerous fire departments continue to fight the fire at Del's Restaurant in Eldridge.
The fire started shortly after 8 A.M. and quickly spread throughout the well known downtown restaurant. Smoke from the blaze could be seen as far as Moline.
Witnesses on scene told CBS4 that Del's is a popular location in Eldridge and to see it burn is "devastating".
At times the smoke was so thick it blocked out the sun and the temps in the area dropped quickly.
Traffic is being around the area as the many pieces of fire fighting equipment have blocked off nearby streets.
PREVIOUS STORY:
By: Meredith Dennis, mdennis@cbs4qc.com
Fire crews are responding to a fire at 102 LeClair Road in Eldridge, Iowa. No word on how bad the fire is at this time. The address comes back to Del's Restaurant in Eldridge. Our crew on scene is on Interstate 80 and Brady street and can see the smoke. We'll update you with information as it becomes available.
