Churubusco / Smith Twp. firefighters were called to the Pit Stop restaurant at approximately 3:45 Wednesday morning for a possible fire inside the building in the 100 block of South Main Street.

Crews entered the 2nd story of the building to find quite a bit of smoke and some fire in a closet area.

Departments from LaOtto, Columbia City, Tri-Lakes & Coesse were called to assist due to the age, location and size of the structure.

The Valero gas station was temporarily shut-down because of it’s proximity to the fire.

The fire was called under control within the first hour.

The building received moderate smoke and fire damage to the second floor, while the water damage was severe on both levels.

The cause remains under investigation.