Based on Starfire's Facebook updates -- sounds like it is bad. Building a complete loss, questionable whether or not everyone got out. Regardless of what you thought about the Kozy Bar, this is a loss for many people.

The roof is engulfed. From the peak on 1st street (above the Paul Robeson [sp?] Room), to the spire on the corner, to the rooftop on East 2nd St. Flame two stories higher.

From what I overheard, it sounded like only one tenant was unaccounted for. I hope everyone is safe. This is, comparatively, the beginning of the shittiest time of the year to be out on the street. I stood next to, and spoke with a handful of now homeless individuals. The DTA had buses as warming shelters for those who had left with the clothes on their backs.

With the amount of water I saw pouring out of 2nd story windows, I am skeptical of the Kozy/Apts future.

You can say whatever you want about Eric R. and/or the Kozy, I just hope everyone is safe.

That's a damn shame.  No matter your opinion on the building or the area, I think (and hope) everyone can agree that this is an awful thing happening to those residents.  I echo the sentiments of previous commenters; hopefully everyone made it out alright.

A few of us in the neighborhood are volunteering -- collecting warm clothes and other personal effects for those who lost all in this fire. We will coordinate with a local charity to help disburse items to those in need. 

I'm poor and don't have a lot to give ... but this is my neighborhood whether I like it or not and no one should go without a hat or winter shoes ... dig? 

Assholes who stereotype this couple of city blocks need not apply. I personally don't want your vibe in my space. Maybe someone else will. Not me.

Disaster can happen to anyone. I face losing my own housing soon. It sucks. And it wont stop my compassion, now.

Does anyone know if the block is closed down at all? One of my classes is scheduled to meet at the Clayton-Jackson-McGhie Memorial across the street from there today.

This is so sad.  The Kozy offered low income housing when such housing is so sorely needed. I hope for the best for those displaced and also hope that ae shared the information on where to bring clothes, etc. to donate.

Also, thanks Paul for putting up that link.  I hope everyone will take a look to see what material loss the city has suffered in addition to the human toll this has taken on so many.

At least it sounds like there was no loss of life and that injuries were minimal.

My thoughts are with you all as you try to recover from this disaster.

I drank side by side with some rowdy, tough, honest people in the Kozy Bar.  Probably one of the most real joints I've ever set foot in to this day.

It's also give to the max day, appropriately enough.

I'm just a resident of our downtown neighborhood. There are a few of us who want to help. I can't believe the asinine comments people have made. Well, yeah, I can believe it. 

With that said, the Damiano Center will take donations of clothing and household stuff.