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Kane County, IL Fire Spreads From Food Cart Into Restaurant
CARPENTERSVILLE, IL — A Saturday night fire outside a Carpentersville restaurant spread from a burning food cart into the building, prompting an emergency response from firefighters and paramedics alo
By Paige Sullivan · 2026-10-18T10:05:02.780Z
CARPENTERSVILLE, IL — A Saturday night fire outside a Carpentersville restaurant spread from a burning food cart into the building, prompting an emergency response from firefighters and paramedics along North Kennedy Drive.
According to the Village of Carpentersville Public Safety, firefighters responded at approximately 8:37 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, to a reported fire at 100 N. Kennedy Drive, outside La Ilusion Restaurant.
When emergency crews arrived, they discovered a food cart engulfed in flames, with the fire extending into the restaurant itself.
Firefighters quickly worked to extinguish the flames and successfully prevented the fire from spreading further into the building.
One Person Evaluated by Paramedics
Emergency medical personnel evaluated one individual at the scene. That person declined transportation to a hospital, according to village officials.
Authorities reported no injuries among responding firefighters.
The Carpentersville Building Department also responded to the restaurant to assess the structure following the fire.
Officials have not released details about the extent of damage to the restaurant or whether the business will be able to resume normal operations.
Fire Investigation Remains Ongoing
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and officials have not yet released an estimate of the damage.
The incident occurred along North Kennedy Drive in Carpentersville, a Kane County community northwest of Chicago and near neighboring communities including Dundee and Algonquin.
While firefighters successfully contained the flames, the incident highlights how quickly an outdoor fire can spread to a nearby commercial building.
Authorities have not announced any additional injuries or provided further details about what may have caused the food cart to ignite.
Additional information could become available as investigators complete their review and building officials assess the damage.