🌱 Billiards Business Catches Fire + 11-Year-Old Dies In ATV Accident

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Clearing, a thunderstorm. High: 89 Low: 75.

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Here are the top three stories today in Birmingham:

1. Multiple fire districts, including Pelham Fire in the Birmingham metro, were called to the scene of a large fire at Poppa G's Billiards on Monday morning. According to officials, the fire began around 9:30 a.m. and spread quickly once it reached the attic of the building. No one was injured in the fire. Click the link to see photos and video of the blaze, and firefighters working to extinguish it. (WBRC)
2. An 11-year-old is dead after an ATV accident over the weekend. The accident happened in the 4000 block of Sicard Hollow Road in Birmingham. According to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, the child was taken to Children's of Alabama on Sunday and pronounced dead at 12:29 p.m. As of Monday evening, officers are still investigating the circumstances of the child's death. (WIAT - CBS42.com)
3. A synagogue in Birmingham has been marked as a historic Civil Rights Movement site. The Temple Beth El was officially marked as a historic site on Monday, more than 60 years after an attempted bombing at the house of worship. According to officials, the bomb that had been planted at the synagogue failed to detonate due to rain. No one was ever charged for the incident, which targeted Jewish members of the community who had supported equal rights for Black people. (WBRC)

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Today in Birmingham:

• Outdoor Pool Lap Swim at Levite Jewish Community Center (5:30 AM)
• Mindful Walk & Yoga In The Gardens at Birmingham Botanical Gardens (8:30 AM)
• The Resilient Team: Team Roles at University of Alabama at Birmingham (9:00 AM)
• Storytime At The Library at Jane Culbreth Public Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• It's all said and done. The City of Birmingham Government celebrated the completion of the World Games. Check out a gallery with photos from the closing ceremonies. (City of Birmingham Government via Instagram)
• Want a job that's rewarding and fun? Birmingham City Schools is hiring! Be on the lookout for BCS HR Team members and hiring events. (Birmingham City Schools via Facebook)
• SoulGrown • Birmingham wants to let you know about Ironwood Kitchen + Cocktails. The creative, delicious dishes at this restaurant feature local flavors and products. (SoulGrown • Birmingham via Instagram)

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— Miranda Fraraccio

About me: Miranda Fraraccio is a born and raised Rhode Islander, now living in New York. She works as a staff writer for content creation agency Lightning Media Partners and is a graduate of The University of Rhode Island, where she earned a degree in Writing & Rhetoric and Communication Studies. In her free time, you can find her traveling, drinking tea, or photographing her neighborhood as a street photographer.