A two-alarm fire struck downtown Vancouver barbecue restaurant Smokin’ Oak’s building on Thursday evening.
The Vancouver Fire Department was dispatched to the restaurant, 501 Columbia St., at 6:10 p.m. The first engine arrived minutes later to find smoke billowing from the building.
The agency quickly called a second alarm and had 27 firefighters working the blaze, according to a statement from Vancouver fire. Fire District Six sent fire engines for mutual aid.
The blaze was brought under control in 35 minutes.
One person was evaluated for a medical issue at the scene but did not need further medical attention. No other injuries were reported.
