Heavy flames and smoke tear through Bella Vista Restaurant in North Philadelphia

Heavy flames and smoke are tearing through a restaurant in North Philadelphia early Friday morning.

SkyForce10 was over the scene of Bella Vista Restaurant along Whitaker and Hunting Park Avenues on Friday, January 16, 2026, as the establishment became consumed by flames.

Firefighters have been working all morning through freezing conditions to knock down the fire.

It is unclear at this time how the fire started.

This is a developing story; check back for updates.