A local sushi restaurant is assessing damages after a kitchen fire, which started around 8:50 p.m. Sunday.
Soon’s Sushi Cafe, 2100 54th St., will remain closed until further notice, according to a message posted on its Facebook page.
Kenosha Fire Department said smoke and flames were visible when the first of nine units arrived on the scene.
The fire was immediately identified coming from a back, kitchen area and contained within five minutes, according to Kenosha Fire Chief Charles Leipzig.
The fire has been ruled accidental. The restaurant closed around 6 p.m. There were no occupants inside of the building or any injuries resulting from the incident.
“It’s still under investigation, but we do know it originated in the kitchen prep area,” Leipzig said. “It might be a little bit before we know the origin, whether it was human element or mechanical.”
Leipzig said there was heavy smoke damage throughout the restaurant. He estimated the damages at approximately $100,000.