CRAWFORDSVILLE, Ind. (WISH) — A barbecue restaurant was destroyed in an early morning fire in Crawfordsville, the fire department said.

Swick’s Creekside BBQ, formerly known as Creekside Lodge, sits along Sugar Creek, about a three-quarters of a mile northwest of the intersection of U.S. 136, U.S. 231, and state roads 32 and 47.

The blaze was reported at 12:49 a.m. Tuesday, and firefighters arrived to find heavy fire extending through the roof. No one was hurt. Officials initially considered the fire to be unintentional.

Joe and Candace Swick, Steve Tomamichel and the entire Swick Team released a statement on social media confirming their heartbreak over the loss. “While we are heartbroke...