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Crews battle fire at Riley's Pour House in Carnegie

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CARNEGIE, Pa. (KDKA) -- Flames tore through Riley's Pour House, a popular Irish pub in Carnegie, on Thursday.

Dispatchers confirmed firefighters and EMS were called to the scene of a fire at Riley's Pour House on East Main Street. 

Photos show the restaurant completely engulfed in bright orange flames. 

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(Photo: JTO)

Another photo shows thick, black smoke coming from the building. 

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(Photo: Judy Flynn Caves)

In a short Facebook post, Riley's Pour House said all their employees and customers are safe. The restaurant said a full statement would be released soon.  

Officials haven't said how the fire started.

According to the pub's website, it's been open for more than 40 years and serves traditional Irish fare and alcohol.

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