Firefighters Called To Elmhurst Restaurant

ELMHURST, IL – Firefighters responded to a fire alarm late Wednesday night at an Elmhurst restaurant.

About 10:30 p.m., firefighters found heavy smoke and fire in the commercial smoker at Firewater BBQ, 635 W. North Ave., the city said. That set off the sprinkler system.

The fire, which was put out in 10 minutes, was contained to the smoker.

Once the smoke cleared, firefighters turned over occupancy of the business to the manager, the city said.

No injuries were reported.

The fire department said the fire is under investigation.