Fire inside Jewel-Osco in St. Charles quickly contained

No one was seriously hurt Thursday morning when a fire broke out in a refrigeration unit at a Jewel-Osco in St. Charles.

According to a news release from the St. Charles Fire Department, firefighters responded to the grocery store at 652 N. Kirk Road just after 9:45 a.m. on Thursday and found smoke inside the building near the north end of the business.

An employee was attempting to extinguish the fire when crews arrived. Fire department personnel quickly brought the fire, which was contained to a commercial refrigeration unit, under control in less than five minutes. The fire did not extend to the building's structure, officials said.

Two employees received medical attention at the scene, authorities said. Both were evaluated and signed medical releases. No firefighter injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

rwest@dailyherald.com