Crews worked early Friday morning to extinguish a fire engulfing the Eastlake Bar & Grill building in Seattle’s Eastlake neighborhood . The Seattle Fire Department said the building, in the 2900 block of Eastlake Avenue East, was vacant when they responded shortly before 1 a.m.
More than 70 crew members were dispatched after the fire was upgraded to a two-alarm fire, with flames shooting through the roof and heavy smoke pouring out of the building. 2900 block of Eastlake Ave. E.
: The roof of the building has collapsed as crews continue to fight the fire. No injuries have been reported. If you live in the area, close your windows and doors due to smoke.
pic.twitter.com/KAPa9TQeUJ Seattle Fire said by 2 a.
m., the roof began to collapse, causing more smoke in the area. An alert was sent to nearby residents to advise them to close windows and doors.
No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. No other details were immediately available.
Eastlake Bar & Grill, which closed in September 2022 after 18 years in business, had been slated for demolition for a new five-story, 130-unit apartment building with a restaurant, according to city records. The neighborhood bar hosted live music summer series featuring local artists, trivia events, and had a popular patio and outdoor bar with views of Lake Union..