April 30, 2008: A large fire broke out at the Hollywood and Vine intersection in Hollywood, Los Angeles. The fire raged on for 2 1/2 hours before firefighters brought it under control at around 8am.

The building, which housed the Basque Nightclub was completely gutted by the fire. Three other businesses were damaged, a tattoo parlor, a beauty supply company and an unoccupied shoe store.

Officials said that the clean-up would disrupt traffic for most of the afternoon.

• Fox News: Blaze Erupts in Building Housing Hollywood Nightclub (April 30, 2008)

• LAist: Major Fire at Hollywood & Vine Burns Basque Nightclub (April 30, 2008)

• LA Times: Firefighters control raging blaze at Hollywood and Vine (April 30, 2008)

• cbs2.com: Hollywood Nightclub Goes Up In Flames (April 30, 2008)

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