Just before 6 a fire was reported in the wall at the Beechwood Inn.  On arrival 683 reported nothing visible from a 2 1/2 story wood frame structure.  L1 assumed command.  Crews found a fire in the wall on side A of the structure.  Moderate smoke conditions were found in the basement.  Crews were able to contain the fire to the Side A wall and to some basement beams.  The Fire caused minimal damage and the establishment was able to remain open.  Crews were on scene for about an hour.