Strip Club Fire Might Have Been Arson

Clayton, N.C. — The fire that destroyed a strip club last weekend might have been set, according to authorities.

A search warrant released Friday states that investigators detected a strong odor of gasoline following the fire at Pure Gold's Crazy Horse Adult Club in Clayton.

The fire broke out Sunday morning, and flames shot 50 feet into the air.

Investigators seized several items from the scene, including insurance enrollment forms, several checks and samples of carpet and soil, according to the search warrant.

The operators of the club were facing fines and a 10-day suspension of the club's license due to lewd conduct by dancers, state officials said. Other violations found during an undercover investigation included employees participating in sexually explicit conduct, drinking while working and ignoring a three-day waiting period before giving patrons club memberships.

Owners of the strip club have disputed the violations, and the club's lawyer was negotiating a settlement with the ABC.

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Another line from that old time classic, "The Jerk"

Evil one
January 12, 2008 9:31 p.m.

The new phone books are here! The new phone books are here!

clintoflannagan
January 12, 2008 9:28 p.m.

Hip-Shot Someone wanted to collect insurance money in all likelihood ============================================================ == 4 million in profits last year. I'm sure Barry doesn't need the Insurance Co. money.

st295x98
January 12, 2008 9:27 p.m.

A friend of mine went to one (not me), he told me the dancer had little flames on the tips of her funbags, it was the wildest thing I, I mean he ever saw. I wonder if this place fell victim to a little pyrotechnics gone awry.

Evil one
January 12, 2008 9:24 p.m.

Do ya think? ... The first thing I thought when I heard this strip club had burned down, before I read or heard anymore was, "Wonder who burned it down and why ?"

"JESUS BURNED THIS SINFUL WICKED PLACE DOWN AS A WARNING TO ALL SINNERS. " I doubt it. Someone wanted to collect insurance money in all liklihood...and I don't think my higher power had that kind of an interest in the place. I would never frequent such an establishment, but to each his or her own. As long as they comply to all applicable laws and codes, whats the problem?