Large fire tears through Jay's Backyard BBQ on Chicago's West Side
Chicago West Side restaurant destroyed in early morning fire
A fire tore through a business on Chicago's West Side this morning. Fox Chicago's Brittany Toolis reports live from the scene.
CHICAGO - A large fire broke out at a restaurant on Chicago's West Side Friday morning, sending thick smoke into the air that could be seen from miles away.
What they're saying:
The Chicago Fire Department believes the blaze started in the kitchen of Jay's Backyard BBQ, located in the 5600 block of West Division Street in the Austin neighborhood.
At the scene, flames could be seen shooting through the roof of the building. Firefighters evacuated the strip, which housed several businesses, and were initially fighting the fire from just outside the restaurant because of the size of the blaze.
No injuries were reported, and neighboring businesses were not damaged by the fire itself, according to CFD. However, the businesses did sustain smoke and water damage from firefighting efforts.
Smoke from the fire could be seen for miles across parts of the city.
What's next:
As of 10 a.m., firefighters had cleared the scene and reopened roads for traffic.
The Source: The information in this story came from the Chicago Fire Department and SkyFOX over the scene.