(Michigan City, IN) - A vacant building that was once a popular Michigan City gathering place sustained heavy damage from a fire.

 

Firefighters were called to the former Franklin Street Bar and Grill after 6 P.M. last evening.

 

According to the fire department, the building flames were quickly brought under control.  The structure had no flooring and the roof collapsed prior to the blaze.

"As a result, all firefighting was done from the outside of the structure,” firefighters said.

There were no injuries.

 

No light was shed on what might have started the fire, which remains under investigation.