UPDATE: Calabash Fire Department still attempting to put out Ella’s Restaurant fire

A fire broke out at Ella's Restaurant on Saturday, with multiple fire departments assisting to put out the blaze.

CALABASH, NC (WWAY) — Calabash Fire Department and other agencies are still working to put out large blaze at Ella’s Restaurant on River road  Saturday.

Ella’s is a popular seafood restaurant in Calabash, opening in 1950.

The call came to the Calabash Fire Department at 11:52 a.m.

When Calabash Fire department arrived, flames and large plumes of smoke could be seen coming from the roof. Crews went inside to fight the flames, but had to retreat due to heat and size of the blaze. Crews are still working on putting everything out.

The kitchen is believed to be the origin of the fire, but the exact cause is still under investigation.

No injuries have been reported.

River road is currently blocked off.

This is an ongoing story. Updates will be provided as they happen.