White Alps basement fire in Lake Zurich:

No injuries were reported from a basement fire Wednesday at White Alps restaurant in Lake Zurich, officials said. Fire department officials said they were summoned to the Route 22 eatery about 1:45 p.m. and found smoke coming from the rear of the building upon arrival. White Alps was closed for the remainder of Wednesday. The fire's cause remains under investigation. Authorities said the flames were quickly controlled and the building's exterior was not damaged. Minor smoke damage occurred inside. Lake Zurich received assistance from eight Lake County fire departments