Crime & Safety

Early Morning Fire Rips Through Former Molly Blooms

Likely electrical fire destroys roof of the bar, now the home to Artful Dodger.

Firefighters battled an early morning blaze Wednesday at the. 

The said the apparent cause of the fire was electrical and began above the doors of the business.

According to the fire department, firefighters responded to the 2:32 a.m. call at 43 East Main Street, the new home to Artful Dodger, and were confronted with flames from the bar’s roof that extended to next door.

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The department said the fire was extinguished by 3 a.m.

Firefighters from the , , , and fire departments also responded to the call. 

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The fire department said one firefighter reported to the ambulance during the blaze, but did not need medical attention and went back to work on the fire.


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