Racine restaurant's rooftop heating unit catches fire; nobody hurt

Credit: Racine Fire Bell Club

A Racine restaurant's rooftop heating unit caught fire early Friday, Dec. 6. 

Racine firefighters were dispatched to the restaurant near 6th and Main just after 5 a.m. Friday. Officials said nobody was in the restaurant at the time of the fire. 

Fire crews were able to access the roof and extinguish the fire. Additional efforts were made to ensure the fire did not spread to adjacent apartments and businesses. 

Credit: Racine Fire Bell Club

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In all, 22 firefighters responded to the scene. We Energies secured the gas and electric to the building. Nobody was hurt. 

Credit: Racine Fire Bell Club

The cause of the fire is under investigation. Foul play is not suspected.  


 

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