Fire crews from across the county tackled a major fire at a restaurant in Shrewsbury on Wednesday evening.
The blaze, at The Curry House on Mardol, broke out after 8pm with fire crews and police called to the scene at around 8.30pm.
Firefighters from Shrewsbury, Telford Central and Wem responded to the incident.
According to the co-owner of the business, everyone got out of the four-storey building safely, although this hasn't been confirmed by the emergency services.
Enamual Islam, co-owner of the business, told the Shropshire Star: "Something has happened with the fryer, we don't know what's gone on.
"We tried to put it out, but gave up. It was too much for us to control.
"Everyone is alright, there's a lot of smoke in the kitchen," he continued.
"They evacuated straight away and everyone got everyone out."
Fire crews and police were still on the scene at around 10pm, with footage showing a cordon in place.
Traffic heading out of town was being directed up Roushill, Claremont Street and Barker Street, with the emergency services blocking off Mardol and Smithfield Road.
The blaze, at The Curry House on Mardol, broke out after 8pm with fire crews and police called to the scene at around 8.30pm.
Firefighters from Shrewsbury, Telford Central and Wem responded to the incident.
According to the co-owner of the business, everyone got out of the four-storey building safely, although this hasn't been confirmed by the emergency services.
Enamual Islam, co-owner of the business, told the Shropshire Star: "Something has happened with the fryer, we don't know what's gone on.
"We tried to put it out, but gave up. It was too much for us to control.
"Everyone is alright, there's a lot of smoke in the kitchen," he continued.
"They evacuated straight away and everyone got everyone out."
Fire crews and police were still on the scene at around 10pm, with footage showing a cordon in place.
Traffic heading out of town was being directed up Roushill, Claremont Street and Barker Street, with the emergency services blocking off Mardol and Smithfield Road.
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00:00 So I'm with Richard and Sue Allen from near Minsterley over at Shrewsbury Town Centre
00:06 tonight just outside the Shrewsbury Hotel where there's a big fire and police presence.
00:11 We understand there has been a fire somewhere in Mardle. You guys were out for a special
00:18 occasion tonight, do you want to talk us through what's been going on?
00:21 Yes, it was Richard's 70th birthday so we went to Le Mer Rouge which is a lovely restaurant
00:27 and we struggled to find parking in the car parks. We parked at the bottom of Mardle
00:33 and when we came back, unfortunately, we were not able to access our car and we don't know
00:41 when we'll be able to access our car. So we'll probably just have to get a taxi.
00:45 Does that mean your birthday money is going to be going on an expensive taxi out in the sticks?
00:50 Absolutely. Definitely. And nobody has very much information to go for. No information,
00:57 no progress, vast presence, nothing happening. Oh dear. Not quite the way you'd like to
01:04 end your 70th birthday I suppose Richard. So have you heard much from the officers on
01:10 the scene? Have they given any indication when you might be able to get out of your car?
01:14 No, just have to wait. They were polite but only forward. And they won't be able to tell
01:21 you when to drive, but they know to be very careful. It is 10 yards inside the car.
01:28 Well sorry about the disaster but happy birthday.