Birch Run, MI – Fire sprinkler extinguishes fire caused by discarded cigarette in women’s bathroom at Emagine Theatre; No injuries reported

The Emagine Theatre posted on its Facebook page they will open Tuesday at 4p.m.

The Emagine Theatre in Birch Run was evacuated Monday night due to a report of a fire in a bathroom.

A firefighter tells Mid-Michigan NOW there was a fire in the women’s bathroom.

A sprinkler put the fire out and caused some water damage.

“No guests were harmed in the incident. A patron was smoking in the restroom, threw the cigarette into the trash and it caught on fire. Staff reacted immediately and the fire was extinguished. Emagine is expected to be open for business as usual tomorrow,” said Emagine Entertainment CEO Anthony LaVerde.