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Two firefighters sustained minor injuries battling the blaze
investigators believe started in a kitchen in the first-floor
restaurant in a three-story building next to the theater
building, the fire department said.
The fire spread quickly through vents all the way to the roof of
the building, Fire Department spokesman Larry Langford told a
news conference.
Second City's main stage, adjacent to the office building, was
not damaged by the fire. No historic memorabilia was stored in
the offices, according to the theater company.
The fire department said the theater area was in good shape with
a small amount of water in the lobby and damage to other areas.
"Everyone in the building was safely evacuated," Second City
said in a statement.
The theater known for hosting legendary improv shows, opened in
December 1959. Among the numerous comedians that have honed
their skills at Second City include Bill Murray, Tina Fey and
Stephen Colbert.
Second City said on social media that all comedy shows and
classes are canceled Wednesday evening.
(Reporting by Lisa Maria Garza in Dallas and Karen Pierog in
Chicago; Editing by David Bailey, Bernard Orr)
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