Police investigate fire at Conor McGregor's pub, suspect intentional criminal act
According to multiple reports including The Irish Independent, the fire began the early morning hours in Dublin. Police and fire responded to the scene where the blaze was extinguished. No injuries were reported.
However, authorities say they think the fire was set with malicious intent.
Video of smoke bellowing out of the establishment was posted on social media.
Black Forge Inn has arson history
Friday's incident isn't the first time McGregor's pub has caught fire since he purchased it for $2 million in 2020.
In 2022, another incident of arson occurred with subjects throwing a petrol bomb at the building. While a fire had been started, the bomb did not ignite.
Conor McGregor's chill response
McGregor referenced the incident multiple times on social media in the hours that followed Friday's fire.
In a since-deleted Instagram post, McGregor seemed unconcerned by Friday's events.
"The pub is open for business today, folks," McGregor said (h/t Daily Mail). "You wouldn't get through it with a rocket launcher. She's spotless. Up the Forge! Built different baby."
On X, he posted an aerial shot of the Black Forge Inn, which appeared to still be in good shape.
"Unbeatable," McGregor wrote.
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: Police investigate fire at Conor McGregor's pub, suspect malice
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