Fire breaks out at Chili's on Nine Mile Road in Escambia County

Escambia County Fire Rescue responded to a structure fire Thursday at a Chili's Bar & Grill location in the 500 block of Nine Mile Road. According to Escambia County Public Safety, firefighters arrived to find the blaze at the popular restaurant chain. Details about the cause of the fire, extent of damage, and whether anyone was injured were not immediately available. The restaurant is a busy commercial location in a well-traveled area of the county. Authorities have not yet released information about reopening timelines or the investigation into what sparked the fire.