Crews battling large fire at barbeque restaurant in Austin

ByABC7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Friday, June 19, 2026 12:38PM
Crews battling large fire at barbeque restaurant on West Side

CHICAGO (WLS) -- A large fire broke out on the city's West Side on Friday morning.

Chopper 7 was over the scene, where flames could be seen shooting from the roof of a barbeque restaurant at Central and Division in the city's Austin neighborhood.

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Chicago Fire Department crews could be seen battling the flames from above.

Chopper 7 was over the scene.

CFD said there are no reports of injuries.

How the fire started was not immediately clear.

Officials did not immediately provide information on any injuries.

This is a developing story. Check back with ABC7 for updates.

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