The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire at a restaurant in the 300 block of N. Chestnut St., Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 12:54 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly get the fire under control.
Firefighters responded to a report of the roof on fire at this restaurant. Once on the scene, crews reported moderate smoke and fire coming from the rear of the building. Firefighters deployed multiple hose lines and were able to quickly extinguish the fire before it extended into the restaurant.
The cause of this fire has been determined to be accidental and is attributed to cooking. There were no firefighter or occupant injuries reported.