JJ’s Pub in Ottawa open after firefighters respond Wednesday

The Ottawa Fire Department was called Wednesday to JJ’s Pub at 104 W. Main St. after smoke was detected in the establishment, Ottawa fire Chief Brian Bressner said.

Crews arrived at 8:08 p.m. to a “little smoke” in the kitchen and stayed for about 15 minutes, Bressner said. The department believes a belt burned and began smoking. There was no fire.

Bressner said the department kept a nonemergency engine at the scene to ensure the building was secure and staff and patrons remained safe.

JJ’s Pub was open Thursday for business.