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Beloved Los Angeles bar found engulfed in flames

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Beloved Los Angeles bar found engulfed in flames

Locals are devastated after a beloved neighborhood bar in Beverly Grove was found engulfed in flames Thursday afternoon.

Crews responded to a fire at Molly Malone’s Irish Pub on the 500 block of South Fairfax Avenue at around 1:17 p.m., according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Arriving crews found heavy smoke and flames billowing from the right-side entryway.

The iconic Irish pub has been serving patrons for nearly 60 years. The bar’s owner, Damien Hanlon, recalled the frenzy he felt when a neighbor alerted him that his bar was on fire.

“They were saying, ‘Hey man! Your place is on fire! Come back! Get up here!’” Hanlon recalled.

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By the time he arrived, firefighters had extinguished the flames and were able to stop the embers from threatening neighboring businesses.

  • Firefighters worked to extinguish a large blaze that had engulfed Molly Malone's Irish Pub on June 20, 2024. (Citizen)
  • Beloved local bar, Molly Malone's Irish Pub, was seen engulfed in flames on June 20, 2024. (Karyn Bryant @kbheat)
  • Firefighters worked to extinguish a large blaze that had engulfed Molly Malone's Irish Pub on June 20, 2024. (Citizen)
  • Beloved local bar, Molly Malone's Irish Pub, was seen engulfed in flames on June 20, 2024. (Karyn Bryant @kbheat)
  • The charred exterior of Molly Malone's Irish Pub is seen after a large fire on June 20, 2024. (KTLA)
  • The charred exterior of Molly Malone's Irish Pub is seen after a large fire on June 20, 2024. (KTLA)
  • The spot near the entrance where the fire started at Molly Malone's Irish Pub in Beverly Grove on June 20, 2024. (KTLA)
  • The interior of Molly Malone's Irish Pub in Beverly Grove was saved after a large fire erupted on June 20, 2024. (KTLA)
  • The charred exterior of Molly Malone's Irish Pub is seen after a large fire on June 20, 2024. (KTLA)
  • Molly Malone's Irish Pub is located in the Beverly Grove neighborhood of Central Los Angeles. (KTLA)
  • Beloved local bar, Molly Malone's Irish Pub, was seen engulfed in flames on June 20, 2024. (Karyn Bryant @kbheat / Citizen)
  • Firefighters worked to extinguish a large blaze that had engulfed Molly Malone's Irish Pub on June 20, 2024. (Citizen)

Hanlon said he was stunned the bar was still standing and grateful to the firefighters who rushed over to extinguish the blaze.

“It’s amazing the work the [firefighters] did,” Hanlon said. “What they saved is incredible. it’s just incredible.”

Hanon said he was especially thankful the firefighters had saved the historic artwork that decorated the walls of the bar.

No injuries to employees or firefighters were reported, however, the cause of the fire remains under investigation. 

“It started outside and it wasn’t electrical so that’s all we know,” Hanlon said. 

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Molly Malone’s is a popular local bar known for its live music, laid-back vibes, trivia nights and St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

The bar, though severely damaged, is still standing. Hanlon said he is now focused on rebuilding and reopening as soon as he can.

His message to loyal customers? “We’ll be back for you guys! Just hang in there with us. We can’t wait to see you. Thanks for all your support.”

Hanlon said he is forever thankful to the firefighters who saved his beloved bar.

 “Thank you to those firemen who saved something that has been in our family for 57 years,” he said. “That means a lot to many people in the community.”

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A reopening date has not been set, but Hanlon said he hopes to reopen within a few months. 

“It’s a family place,” he said. “We really are a family here.”

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Post offices impacted by wildfires reopen, relocate

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Post offices impacted by wildfires reopen, relocate

Mail and retail operations have resumed at select post office locations impacted by the deadly wildfires in Los Angeles County.

The following locations have reopened.

La Cañada Flintridge
607 Foothill Blvd., La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91011-9998  
Hours of operation: Mon – Fri: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.  
Malibu Post Office
23838 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265-9994  
Hours of operation: Mon – Fri: 9 a.m.– 5 p.m.
Sat: 9:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m.  
Woodland Hills Post Office
21200 Oxnard St., Woodland Hills, CA 91367-9998  
Hours of operation: Mon – Fri: 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Sat: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.  
Encino Station
5805 White Oak Ave., Encino, CA 91316-9998  
Hours of operation: Mon – Fri: 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Sat: 10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  
Topanga Post Office
101 S. Topanga Canyon Blvd.,
Topanga, CA 90290-9998
Hours of operation: Mon – Fri: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat: 10 a.m. – noon

The Altadena, La Costa Malibu Station and Pacific Palisades post offices have been relocated, and customers can pick up mail and packages, submit address changes and inquire about PO Box services at the following locations:

Facility Mail Pickup Location
Altadena Post Office
2271 Lake Ave., Altadena, CA 91001 – 9998  
Pasadena Post Office
600 Lincoln Ave., Pasadena, CA 91109-9998
Mon – Fri: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.  
Pacific Palisades Post Office
15243 La Cruz Drive, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272-9997  
Rancho Park Post Office
11270 Exposition Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90064-9998
Mon – Fri: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.                                                                
La Costa Malibu Station  
21229 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265-9992
Malibu Post Office
23838 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90265-9994
Mon – Fri: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat: 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.  

Wildfire victims can also forward mail to a temporary address by visiting this website.

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Commercial building fire sends thick plume of smoke over downtown L.A. during morning commute

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Commercial building fire sends thick plume of smoke over downtown L.A. during morning commute

Firefighters battled a blaze at a commercial building in downtown Los Angeles early Tuesday morning.  

The Los Angeles Fire Department put out an alert indicating the fire was reported at 7:40 a.m. at a two-story building located at 1426 South Paloma Street near East 14th Street.  

A large plume of black smoke was seen rising into the morning sky as commuters made their way through the downtown area, footage from the Citizen App showed.

By the time Sky5 arrived at the scene, firefighters had gotten a hold of the situation; however, the flames appeared to have damaged a boat and a food truck parked outside the structure as well as two vehicles parked on the adjacent street.

The building itself, said to house a flooring company, did not appear to sustain any significant damage.

It took under 30 minutes for crews to knock down the flames, and it was not immediately known if anyone was injured in the incident.

The cause of the blaze is not known, and crews will remain on scene to conduct overhaul operations.

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Dangerous winds, critical fire weather continues for Southern California

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Dangerous winds, critical fire weather continues for Southern California

LOS ANGELES (KTLA) – Fire officials have deployed all available resources and prepositioned crews in fire-prone areas as much of Southern California remains under a red flag warning overnight.  

In a record fifth alert involving critical fire conditions this season, a Santa Ana windstorm the National Weather Service refers to as a “particularly dangerous situation,” residents, especially those in high-risk fire zones, are urged to stay vigilant through at least 10 a.m. Tuesday morning when the worst of the winds are forecast to subside.  

Peak wind speeds could reach 50 to 70 mph along the coasts and valleys, with some mountain and foothill gusts topping between 60 and 100 mph. 

Areas of particular concern in L.A. County include the northern San Fernando and San Gabriel Valleys, Malibu Calabasas and the Santa Clarita Valley, as well as Altadena, Pasadena and areas from La Crescenta to Porter Ranch.  

(National Weather Service)

At least three wind-driven wildfires broke out Monday, one at Griffith Park, another along the 405 Freeway in Granada Hills, which heavily impacted traffic, and another Riverside County.  

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As of 8:30 p.m., the weather service reported on some of strongest gusts to hit the following regions:  

  • Western San Gabriel Mountains at 74 miles per hour 
  • Santa Susana Mountains at 61 miles per hour 
  • Los Angeles County/San Gabriel Valley at 60 miles per hour 
  • Santa Clarita Valley at 54 miles per hour 

“It’s just really scary,” Simi Valley resident Michael Peralta told KTLA’s Chris Wolfe. “I grew up here in the valley and it seems like the winds are getting stronger.”  

Los Angeles Fire Department Chief Kristan Crowley, as well as L.A. County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone, have both stated that crews are prepositioned and that staffing levels for this windstorm are higher than what the city activated during the Jan. 7 conditions that supercharged the Eaton and Palisades fires.  

“The vegetation is critically dry,” Chief Crowley added. “Everyone here urges the community to stay alert.”  

Residents in fire-prone areas are also urged to pay attention to parking restrictions, which are issued to allow for rapid response and emergency access to hillside communities in case of fire.

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