Bride and Groom Smooch In Front Of Fire Engine While Oak Lawn Firefighters Put Out Blaze At Oak Lawn Hilton

OAK LAWN, IL — A wedding reception at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Lawn was interrupted Saturday evening when a small fire broke out in a ceiling void of the carport drop off area near the entrance, fire officials said.

Around 6:45 p.m., Oak Lawn firefighters were dispatched to the Hilton at 9333 S. Cicero Avenue. When they arrived, a small fire was underway in the carport area.

“There was no extension into the building and only a short interruption to business,” Oak Lawn Fire Chief Mike McMillan told Patch.

The bride and groom were occupied with their wedding photographer outside in the parking lot, including one of the couple smooching in front of a fire truck.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. No injuries were reported. Hotel operations quickly returned to normal, the fire chief said.

A reader submitted video shows smoke in the carport area of the Hilton Chicago/Oak Lawn on June 7, 2025.