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A devastating fire tore through apartment buildings above the Downtown Lounge in Lebanon, displacing 21 residents—including children—and wrecking three structures, though the bar itself escaped major damage. Firefighters battled flames for hours using drones and thermal imaging, even demolishing sections to stop the spread, and miraculously rescued four cats. No injuries were reported, but the emotional toll on longtime tenants like Dawn Reuvr and Brian Cruz was immense. The blaze follows a similar disaster just six months prior, raising alarms about a dangerous pattern in the area. While the cause remains under investigation, the lounge’s owners—insured and focused on their community—are aiming to reopen within two to three months.

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