Fire Damaged Sweet Tooth Donut Shop in Spokane
A kitchen ventilation fire damaged the local bakery, though an attached restaurant remained open for business.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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A fire broke out at the Sweet Tooth donut shop located at 1230 S. Grand Blvd on October 5. While the bakery sustained smoke damage, the adjacent Sushi Blossom restaurant was unaffected.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the risks associated with commercial kitchen ventilation systems in retail corridors. Ensuring fire safety in shared commercial buildings is essential for maintaining local business operations and community safety.
Firefighters arrived at the 1230 S. Grand Blvd location at 10:50 p.m. to combat the blaze. Crews cut holes into the roof of the building to contain the fire originating in the kitchen ventilation system.
The players
Igor Yorke
He is the co-owner of the Sweet Tooth donut shop.
Iryna Yorke
She is the co-owner of the Sweet Tooth donut shop.
The details
The fire was contained to the Sweet Tooth bakery, which has been in operation since 2025. While firefighters had to cut holes into the roof as a precautionary measure, the blaze did not spread into the attached Sushi Blossom unit.
Timeline
Firefighters arrived at the scene on October 5, 2026, at 10:50 p.m.
The neighboring Sushi Blossom restaurant remained open for operations on October 6, 2026.
Market Landscape
This incident reflects the ongoing challenges for small business owners in shared commercial spaces to maintain critical safety infrastructure. The survival of the adjacent business demonstrates the effectiveness of modern fire containment barriers in multi-unit retail strip configurations.
Customers of the South Hill neighborhood can expect the Sushi Blossom restaurant to continue normal operations despite the damage to the neighboring bakery. Patrons of Sweet Tooth should monitor local announcements regarding potential service disruptions or cleanup timelines.
The takeaway
Small business owners should conduct regular inspections of kitchen ventilation systems to prevent smoke and fire damage. Maintaining clear fire separation between attached units remains the best way to ensure neighboring businesses stay operational during emergencies.
Further reading
For more information on the status of local businesses in the area, visit the Spokane Openings & Closings section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Spokesman Review.
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