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The local restaurant behind monthly "trans pizza parties" has burned down as multiple wildfires continue to spread in the Los Angeles area.
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Pizza of Venice in Altadena, California announced on Instagram over the weekend that it was "one of the many homes and businesses that burned" in the fires, which have so far claimed 24 lives, burned over 40,000 acres, and forced more than 150,000 people to evacuate, according to the latest updates via The Los Angeles Times.
When the unimaginable strikes
"What seemed unimaginable just a few days ago has now occurred, leaving our community devastated and displaced," owners Sean St. John and Jamie Woolnder wrote. "Walking up to the restaurant last night and seeing what remained left us utterly speechless. The devastation is overwhelming, and our hearts go out to everyone affected by this disaster. We are deeply grateful to report that the entire Pizza of Venice team is safe and healthy, but tragically, multiple team members have lost their homes."
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The restaurant was known among LGBTQ+ people for hosting a Trans Pizza Party each month, during which members of the community could come meet others in an environment free of hate. The organizers of the event announced in October that they would be taking a hiatus from hosting due to life events.
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While Pizza of Venice said that "we don’t yet know what the future holds," they "encourage everyone to focus on supporting the community" and those impacted by the fires.
From humble beginnings
"During our nearly 12 years in Altadena, we’ve been privileged to witness this neighborhood grow and thrive," the owners wrote. "From our beginnings as a farmers market booth to opening a small restaurant with just two tables, to expanding into our current space with beer and wine service, this community has always been the cornerstone of our success. We hope to grow together again in the future, but for now, our primary focus is the health and safety of everyone affected.
"In the meantime, we ask everyone to be kind, patient, and understanding," the continued. "Take care of one another, stay safe, and support those who need it most. Together, we will rise from this tragedy."
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