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Popular hot dog restaurant, Don’s in Orland Park, damaged by fire

The Orland Fire Protection District responded to a 911 report of a structure fire at Don’s Hot Dogs located at 7245 W. 151st Street in Orland Park early Wednesday morning.

Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy fire that broke through the roof. Crews began an aggressive attack and the fire was brought under control within an hour.

Firefighters determined that the fire started in the rear of the small fast-food service building. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

No one was injured. The building sustained considerable damage.

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Photos of the fire courtesy of the Orland Fire Protection District

Don's Hot Dogs destroyed by fire Wednesday July 29, 2020. Photo courtesy of the Orland Fire Protection District — Don’s Hot Dogs destroyed by fire Wednesday July 29, 2020. Photo courtesy of the Orland Fire Protection District

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Ray Hanania is an award-winning columnist, author & former Chicago City Hall reporter (1977-1992). A veteran who served during the Vietnam War and the recipient of four SPJ Peter Lisagor Awards for column writing, Hanania writes weekly opinion columns on mainstream American & Chicagoland topics for the Southwest News-Herald, Des Plaines Valley News, the Regional News, The Reporter Newspapers, and Suburban Chicagoland.

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