Overview
- Black Sheep Pub said it will remain closed for the foreseeable future as it assesses damage to its three-story building near Rittenhouse Square.
- Firefighters evacuated patrons and knocked down an evening blaze within about 20 minutes, then returned hours later when the fire rekindled.
- No injuries were reported, and the Philadelphia Fire Marshal has opened an investigation into the cause.
- Owner James Stephens said he plans to rebuild and called the blaze accidental, saying heat in old wood behind a kitchen wall let flames climb to the upper floors and roof.
- The closure leaves fans uncertain about World Cup watch plans at a bar long known as a home base for Manchester United supporters.