WILBRAHAM – Mandarin Wilbraham Restaurant will be likely be closed for some time after an overnight kitchen fire caused heavy damages.

Fire Capt. Daniel Corliss told Western Mass News that firefighters responded to 2571 Boston Road after the restaurant’s fire suppression system was activated, triggering an alarm.

The fire suppression system had extinguished most of the flames by the time firefighters arrived, he said.

The restaurant sustained heavy smoke and heat damage to its kitchen and dining room. Damage is estimated at $10,000.

The fire, believed to have started in the grill area, remains under investigation.

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This is a developing story. Additional information will be posted as soon as it is available.