Smith & Wollensky Steakhouse reopens along Chicago River a week after fire
The iconic restaurant along the Chicago River at Marina City had a small kitchen fire on April 5, and reopened on Saturday.
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The iconic restaurant along the Chicago River at Marina City had a small kitchen fire on April 5, and reopened on Saturday.
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The call came in at 10:30 on Tuesday morning.
The call came in at 10:30 on Tuesday morning. Fire officials said there did not appear to be any foul play. No injuries were reported.
A 59-year-old man was rescued from the building and was taken to Stroger Hospital with burns to the body in good condition.
Flames and smoke were seen pouring out of the back window and parts of the roof.
It was a small kitchen fire, but more firefighters were called in after smoke and flames made it to the ventilation system.
CBS 2's photographer observed a firefighter being transported to the scene for medical care. The firefighter was awake and alert.
One firefighter was taken to an area hospital from the scene of the fire at the iconic steakhouse at Marina City. CBS 2's Marybel Gonzalez reports.
The fire at the restaurant at Marina City appeared to be out by just before 6 p.m., but fire officials still called a still-and-box alarm for more equipment and manpower to assist.
The fire sent smoke wafting from the restaurant along the Chicago River at Marina City. Kris Habermehl reports from Chopper 2.
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The sprinkler system put the fire out, but heavy smoke remained through the building.
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