Barbecue Restaurant Reo’s Ribs Suffers Third Fire in Last Five Years | Eater Portland

"I learned that at around 2 a.m. Saturday, August 13, a fire damaged the Hollywood District restaurant Reo’s Ribs. The blaze—started near a side door—was quickly extinguished by fire crews and no one was reported hurt, and Portland Fire & Rescue is investigating the cause. This is the third time the restaurant has been found ablaze since 2017; it was famously founded by Snoop Dogg’s late uncle, Reo Varnado. The spot had reopened after what was ruled an accidental fire in 2017 and again only a few months ago following repairs from an arson in November 2020, but it lost its insurance coverage after the last two fires and plans to reopen within the next two to six months." - Janey Wong