Emergency services were called to a building fire in Hoyle Street at around 4.30am this morning.

Love Pizza Pasta restaurant was in flames through the roof, along with the adjoining buildings, as around a dozen fire vehicles battled the blaze. Services are still in attendance but the blaze is since under control.

Police are currently investigating what initially caused the blaze.

Photos: Ross Thornton.

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