Mestizo Imports Party Supply Shop Damaged In Pilsen Fire

PILSEN — A fire broke out at Mestizo Imports, a wholesale party supply shop, late Tuesday night in Pilsen, fire officials said.

At about 10:25 p.m., the Chicago Fire Department was alerted about the blaze at 2258 S. Blue Island Ave., said Larry Merritt, a Chicago Fire spokesman.

The fire was struck out shortly after midnight, Merritt said.

No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is not yet known, Merritt said.

The one-story building had propane tanks on-site, according to a Chicago Fire tweet.

Update for the Still and Box at 2258 S Blue Island- this is a 1 story non combustible bui lding 25×75 with propane tanks inside, 3 hand lines Tower Ladder and snorkel working. No injuries no transports. All companies working.
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) March 13, 2019

Update for the Still and Box at 2258 S Blue Island- the fire out Companies are performing salvage and overhaul as well as washing down. No injuries no transports.
— Chicago Fire Media (@CFDMedia) March 13, 2019

The shop, which offers an assortment of Mexican party favors and decorations, also sells kitchenwares and taco stand gas grills.

An employee at the shop said the owner was not available Wednesday morning.

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