Calumet Fisheries suffers ‘extensive' damage after fire

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A fire has caused "extensive" damage at Chicago's Calumet Fisheries restaurant, officials say.

According to the Chicago Fire Department, a fire was reported in the roof area of Calumet Fisheries on Tuesday afternoon.

While no injuries have been reported, extensive damage was reported inside of the building. The fire was put out just before 2 p.m., officials said.

The restaurant, a long-time fixture in the 3200 block of East 95th Street, recently underwent renovations, according to their Facebook page, and was accepting orders for Thanksgiving side dishes and entrees.

According to Total Traffic, 95th Street is closed in both directions between South Chicago Avenue and Ewing Avenue due to emergency response.

We will update this story with more details as they become available.

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