No one was injured Thursday when a fire broke out at a Starbucks along the Chicago River in the West Loop.
Firefighters were called about 12:20 p.m. for a fire in the coffee shop in the lobby of the high-rise at 150 N. Riverside Plaza, according to Chicago Fire Dept. spokesman Larry Langford.
“The fire was contained to the Starbucks, and it looks like everything is under control,” Langford said. He said the sprinkler system was engaged and the fire was put out within the hour.
Lobby view after the fire started. Smells like an electrical fire. pic.twitter.com/bJiYxBFS9X
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A preliminary investigation indicates the fire may have started in the brewing machine or dishwasher, Langford said.
Several ambulances and fire engines were called to the site as a precaution, and crews remained on scene after the fire was extinguished to douse the burned area, Langford said.
Employees in the building were ordered to shelter in their offices, since evacuating a building so large would be unnecessary in this case, Langford said. Some people, however, evacuated on their own.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, Langford said.
