Joliet, IL – A Subway restaurant on Joliet’s west side was damaged by a structure fire Monday afternoon, prompting a multi-company response from the Joliet Fire Department and forcing a temporary closure of the business.
According to the Joliet Fire Department, crews were dispatched around 3:30 p.m. Monday to the Subway located at 1710 West Jefferson Street after an off-duty Joliet firefighter noticed smoke coming from the building. The off-duty officer entered the restaurant and alerted employees, ensuring everyone evacuated safely before conditions worsened.
Firefighters arrived within two minutes of the 9-1-1 call and encountered heavy fire and smoke upon entering the structure. Crews worked aggressively to contain and extinguish the blaze, preventing it from spreading further within the building.
Officials said fire companies from Stations 1, 5, 6, 8, and 9 responded to the scene. Firefighters remained on-site for approximately two hours to fully extinguish the fire and conduct overhaul operations.
No injuries were reported among employees, customers, or firefighters.
The Subway restaurant sustained fire and smoke damage. It is unclear when the location will be able to reopen.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and no additional details were immediately released Monday evening.
West Jefferson Street is a busy commercial corridor in Joliet, Will County, located southwest of downtown and within the greater Chicago metro area. Fire officials did not report any impact to nearby businesses beyond temporary emergency activity in the area.
Residents and business owners are encouraged to report any suspicious activity or fire hazards to local authorities.
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