Grease chute fire breaks out in Chicago's busy River North district

Grease chute catches fire in River North

Firefighters rushed into action in Chicago's River North District Sunday evening, after what was reported to be a grease fire.

A grease chute reportedly caught fire in a basement near Wells and Huron streets, in the middle of a high-density residential, restaurant, and retail district.

A tower ladder was raised over the building at 162 W. Huron St.

There was no word of any injuries in the fire, but a couple of restaurants had to be evacuated.

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