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Fire Damages Popular Pleasant Hill BBQ Restaurant
The kitchen was gutted and other interiors were damaged in the weekend blaze.
Published on Feb. 10, 2026
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A popular barbecue restaurant in Pleasant Hill, California will be closed for the foreseeable future after a fire over the weekend caused significant damage to the kitchen and other parts of the building.
Why it matters
The fire at this well-known local restaurant is a major setback for the business and will impact the community that has long enjoyed its barbecue offerings. Fires can have a devastating effect on small businesses, especially in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The details
The fire broke out at the restaurant on Saturday night, gutting the kitchen and causing additional damage to other interior spaces. Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze, but the full extent of the damage is still being assessed.
- The fire occurred on Saturday, February 8, 2026.
The players
Pleasant Hill Barbecue Restaurant
A popular local barbecue restaurant in Pleasant Hill, California.
What’s next
The restaurant owners are working with investigators to determine the cause of the fire and assess the damage. They will need to make repairs before the restaurant can reopen.
The takeaway
This fire serves as a reminder of the fragility of small businesses, especially in the aftermath of the pandemic. The community will rally to support the restaurant's recovery and return.
