Fire At Hollywood & Vine

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THE WORLD-FAMOUS INTERSECTION OF HOLLYWOOD AND VINE is the scene this morning of a major fire that began just before 6 am Pacific time at the Basque Nightclub, an unoccupied restaurant/bar that was undergoing renovation.

AP / Steinberg photo

The one-story building is only a few paces away from the noted Pantages Theater and is surrounded by Hollywood landmarks. The fire quickly went into a master-stream operation and was contained in two hours. Four other businesses adjoining the building were damaged.

LDH anyone? (L. A. Times photo)

Built more than 80 years ago, the building has housed many different occupancies over its lifetime, including the famous Brown Derby restaurant, a Howard Johnson’s restauant and a music studio. The famous Capitol Records “stack of discs” building is nearby.

AP / Nick photo