Conor McGregor's £2 million pub catches fire as emergency services rush to scene

Conor McGregor's popular Black Forge Inn pub in Dublin has caught fire.

Years after winning two world titles in the UFC and making millions of dollars fighting boxing legend Floyd Mayweather, former fighter McGregor decided to invest in several other business ventures.

One of those ventures was Dublin's Black Forge Inn pub, which the UFC fighter purchased for about £2million in 2019.

Since then, the pub has become a massively popular attraction in Dublin, as fans of McGregor often visit with the hope of bumping into him at the bar.

However, concerns have been raised about the pub's future after onlookers spotted thick black smoke emerging from the venue early on Friday morning.

Firefighter quickly arrived at the pub on Drimnagh Road in Crumlin as they rushed to tackle the blaze and limit the damage.

Garda police officers and firefighter have blocked off the area from members of the public as they deal with the ongoing situation.

It is unclear what exactly caused the fire to break out, but it's not the first time that the pub has caught fire.

In 2022, a group of thugs attacked the property by throwing petrol bombs just hours after the former UFC champion was spotted there.

However, as was the case with the ongoing fire, McGregor was not in attendance at the pub at the time the fire broke out and he appears to not have been directly affected by the incidents.

As well as fans, several celebrities have been spotted enjoying the Black Forge Inn since McGregor bought it six years ago, with the likes of Snoop Dogg, former England striker Ian Wright and, most recently, 50 Cent all visitors.

Alongside the Black Forge Inn, McGregor also owns two more pubs in the Irish capital, as well as his other successful alcohol businesses.

Most notably, the Irishman launched Proper No. Twelve Irish Whiskey in 2018, before he and two other investors sold their stake for a breathtaking $600m [£503m] in April 2021.

Since then, McGregor also launched Forged Irish Stout in an attempt to rival the ever popular Guinness, something that he may struggle to do as several major businesses refuse to stock the drink due to the ties with McGregor.