Fire Burns South Loop Laundromat

Pronto Cleaners and Laundry, 2235 S. Michigan Ave.
Photo credit Chicago Fire Department

CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- A laundromat caught fire early Tuesday in South Loop, according to Chicago fire officials.

At about 1:15 a.m., crews responded to the Pronto Cleaners and Laundry, 2235 S. Michigan Ave., for calls of the building on fire, fire officials said. The fire was struck out about thirty minutes later.

Although no one was injured in the blaze, the building is expected to be a complete loss, fire officials said.

An investigation into the origin of the fire is ongoing.

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