Fire crews from Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue and Lake Oswego Fire rushed to McMenamins’ John Barleycorns in Tigard on Tuesday morning after reports of a commercial blaze. Crews were dispatched just before 10 a.m., and people inside the building were reported to have evacuated. The cause of the fire remains unknown as crews continue to work at the scene.
What Happened
As reported by KATU, TVFR said in a post on X that “Crews are working to extinguish a commercial fire in the 6800 block of SW Bonita Rd in Tigard” and that “occupants are reported to have evacuated.” The station also noted that Lake Oswego Fire joined TVFR crews after calls came in just before 10 a.m.
Officials On The Scene
TVFR's post on X, quoted by KATU, provided the initial update that crews were extinguishing the blaze in the 6800 block of SW Bonita Road. In those early updates, officials had not identified a cause or reported any injuries. Emergency personnel remained on scene into the late morning as they worked to secure the area.
About The Pub
John Barleycorns is a long-running McMenamins pub that lists its address as 14610 SW Sequoia Parkway in Tigard, according to McMenamins. The venue is known for a brewpub menu and live events that attract crowds from Tigard and nearby Lake Oswego. McMenamins had not posted an official statement about damage or reopening at the time of the early reports.
This is a developing story. Readers near SW Bonita Road should expect emergency activity while crews remain at the scene, and we will update when officials release more information.
