A fire broke out at a popular drive-in restaurant in the northern suburbs Saturday morning, causing an estimated $120,000 in damage and forcing the business to temporarily close.
The fire was reported around 3:49 a.m. at Dog n Suds, 454 N. Center St. in Grayslake, fire officials said in a news release. Minutes earlier, Grayslake police responded to a burglar alarm and observed “smoke-stained windows” and “high heat conditions.”
Police alerted the Grayslake Fire District, which located the fire to the rear of the building and extinguished the flames. Fire officials estimated the loss at $120,000 and said as of Saturday morning an investigation was still underway.
The fire was not suspicious, authorities said.
The website Dog n Subs discussed the fire in a Facebook post, saying no injuries were reported. The business explained that it would be closed “until further notice” but would return.
“We would like to thank the Grayslake Village Police Department for their observation of the smoke, as well as the Grayslake Fire District for their quick response to prevent the fire from spreading further,” the post reads in part. the message.
Founded in 1953, the franchise became known for its famous coney dogs and creamy root beer. Dug n Suds reached 600 locations at its peak in the 1960s, only 14 locations are still open.
Besides Grayslake, Illinois has three other remaining locations, in Ingleside, Richmond and Upstate Robinson.
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