GALLATIN CO., Ill.—The popular Red Onion restaurant in Equality has been seriously damaged by fire.
Our sources have advised that the fire started at about 6 p.m. this evening, Tuesday, August 12, in the kitchen of the restaurant. At the most recent information we have, the restaurant was still owned by Equality mayor Frank Sisk.
The fire was quelled by multiple departments, including Equality’s which is just around the corner from the establishment, as well as Eldorado Fire Department. Upon putting out the fire, the report is that there is intense smoke damage in the building, which was reportedly not open at the time of the fire, as it’s one of those very-early restaurants that close by afternoon.
Our information right now is that an ambulance has been called for a firefighter down. We don’t know the condition of him, but will bring that as soon as we get it.