Fire
officials are trying tp assess the damage after a fire ripped through
the famed Magic Castle in the Hollywood Hills yesterday. Fire crews said
the blaze was contained largely to the attic and walls of the historic
venue but that there might be significant water damage. There is no
immediate cause for the blaze, maintenance had reportedly been done in
the building yesterday morning. According to the Los Angeles Fire
Department, a fire was reported in the attic of the building after noon.
Several photos on Twitter and television coverage showed LAFD personnel
on ladders and on the roof of the Magic Castle working on the blaze. No
injuries were reported.
