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Hollywood’s iconic Magic Castle catches fire as responders battle to save venue

Nypost · · 313 words · By Katie Jerkovich
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“The iconic three-story Victorian home that’s known as the Magic Castle caught fire Tuesday as responders fought to save the famous Hollywood venue.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — We Have Always Lived in the Castle is a 2018 American fantasy thriller film directed by Stacie Passon, written by Mark Kruger, and starring Taissa Farmiga, Alexandra Daddario, Crispin Glover, and Seba…
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“The Los Angeles Fire Department announced that shortly after 5:30pm crews responded to a call of a fire at the world-famous home of magical arts in Los Angeles at 7001 W. Franklin Avenue.”
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“Video from the location showed smoke billowing from the roof of the building, NBC news reported.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — William Walter Larsen Jr. (May 8, 1928 – February 11, 1993) was an American magician and president of the Academy of Magical Arts. He was born in Pasadena, California to attorney William Larsen Sr. an…
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“KTLA reported that the fire was in the attic and firefighters worked to successfully knock down the blaze before it could spread.”
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“By 6:15pm it was officially 'knocked down,' per the report.”
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“First-arriving companies are in offensive mode, coordinating roof ventilation, fire suppression, and salvage operations on the third floor,' the Los Angeles Fire Department announcement read.”
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“At this point it is unclear what caused the fire to start or how much damage there was to the home.”
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“LAFD said no injuries were reported at this time, but paramedics were on scene helping several people.”
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“The elegant Victorian home has delighted fans of the magical realm for more than five decades as the home to the Academy of Magical Arts, according to the website.”
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“The Magic Castle officially opened its doors to magicians and those seeking magical wonderment in January 1963 and has been entertaining people ever since.”
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