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Fire erupts at Hollywood Hills' Magic Castle

Magic Castle fire Oct 31 2011

A fire broke out Monday at at the Magic Castle entertainment complex in the Hollywood Hills.

According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, a fire was reported in the attic of the building at 7001 W. Franklin Avenue after noon. An LAFD spokesman described it as a greater alarm fire and said crews were on the scene trying to put it out.

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.

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Photo: Firefighters battle blaze at Magic Castle on Monday. Credit: KTLA-TV

 
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