A Liberty restaurant, which also housed several apartments beneath, has been destroyed by fire.

The Liberty Fire Department responded to the call around 1am for a reported fire in the bedroom area of Apt. #2, at Shaker Apartments, in the basement of El Ray Azteca Mexican Restaurant.

Fire Fighters encountered heavy smoke and no visibility. Conditions quickly deteriorated, spreading to the restaurant above. The building was evacuated and other units were dispatched to assist.

No injuries were reported.

Fire Fighters were on the scene for 11 hours.

Multiple units assisted on scene, including Casey County, Brush Creek, Clementsville, Dunnville, East Casey, Poplar Springs, & Evona Fire Departments, as well as Liberty-Casey County Rescue, Casey County EMS, and Liberty Police Department, with a total of 34 personnel.