SWANSEA, Ill. — Fire ravaged part of a steakhouse in Swansea, Illinois, early Saturday, but fire crews limited the damage and prevented a major loss. No one was inside the restaurant at the time of the fire, and there were no injuries.
Firefighters from Swansea, Fairview Heights, O'Fallon, Belleville and East Side responded to the scene after a passer-by spotted flames just before 3 a.m.
The Down Under-themed casual chain steakhouse sustained damage to the front, lobby area and front dining room, a Swansea Fire Department crewman said.
The Illinois State Fire Marshal arrived at the site — North Illinois Highway 159 and Corporate Drive — to assess damage and determine a cause. The Swansea firefighter said he thought much of the structure could be salvaged, including the kitchen.
