ATLANTA — Owners of a popular Atlanta bar are claiming that someone tried to set fire to the establishment.

According to a social media post, owners of “The Local,” a bar located at 758 Ponce De Leon Avenue NE, say the establishment is closed due to a “lunatic trying to burn down the building." Credit: The Local

The post claims the fire was quickly extinguished, that virtually no damage was done to the building, and that there were no injuries. It was also mentioned that the bar's gas meter was damaged, and city officials shut off the gas supply at the location to ensure safety.

According to the social media post, the owners are unsure whether to open the establishment the following day, November 6, and say they will keep patrons posted.

Atlanta Police said that officers responded t

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