Britain's wonkiest pub is destroyed by fire: Huge inferno rips through historic 18th century boozer...

A centuries-old tavern caught fire last night, shortly after news broke that the pub had been sold to a private purchaser and would never reopen again.

Images posted on MailOnline reveal the extent of the fire that engulfed the Crooked House pub in Himley, West Midlands last night, completely wiping out the charm of what was formerly considered the most crooked pub in Britain.

Emergency teams allegedly arrived in response to notifications of a fire at the premises at approximately 10 o'clock in the evening, with witnesses claiming that the fire was still ablaze just past midnight.

Ash Smith, who observed the fire and notified emergency personnel, informed the Express and Star that he witnessed six fire trucks at the location utilizing water from the nearby stream in an effort to extinguish the blazing fire at the pub.

The reason behind the fire, which led to the closure of roads in the vicinity, is currently unknown. Today, the pub's cameras recorded that investigators are still present and actively investigating the situation.

A centuries-old tavern experienced a sudden outbreak of fire last night, shortly after news broke that the establishment had been sold to a private individual and would no longer be in operation. Shown in the attached photograph are the charred remnants of The Crooked House pub, observed this morning.

The Crooked House bar caught fire last night. At 10pm, authorities received a call and the West Midlands and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service promptly arrived on the scene. Today, photographs show the aftermath of the burned-down pub.

Police can be seen at The Crooked House pub today as they examine the fire that occurred at the establishment during the late hours of last night.

Last night, various fire departments were summoned to the pub, according to Staffordshire Fire & Rescue Service. Images reveal a vivid orange light and a thick cloud of smoke engulfing the pub during the intense fire.

Authorities shut down the flow of vehicles on Himley Road, from High Arcal Road up to the intersection of Brookbank Road and Summit Place, while the fire brigade worked to extinguish the fire.

Mr. Smith, a resident from the area, stated that he notified authorities about the fire. He mentioned that he stumbled upon the fire when he went into his backyard to ensure the well-being of his horses.

He remembered witnessing an abundance of smoke emanating from the vicinity of The Crooked House. He mentioned that he subsequently approached the scene to investigate and observed that it was engulfed in flames.

According to Mr Smith, the fire squads faced the dilemma of accessing their fire trucks near the establishment due to an obstruction on the pathway leading to the pub from Himley Road.

According to his statement to the Express and Star at approximately midnight, there are currently six fire trucks stationed at the location. They are using hoses to transport water along the entire stretch of the lane and extracting water from the nearby stream.

At the moment of writing this blog, specific information about what caused the fire or how much damage it caused is unknown. Nevertheless, judging from the photos, it seems highly improbable that a significant portion of the pub is still intact.

MailOnline has reached out to Staffordshire and West Midlands Fire Services, both of whom are believed to have dealt with the incident, to inquire for their input.

Yesterday evening, a devastating fire engulfed the Crooked House pub situated in Himley, West Midlands.

Emergency teams were dispatched to reports of a fire at the venerable tavern, built in the 18th Century, at approximately 10pm. Eyewitnesses claimed that the fire was still raging a short while past midnight.

The fire occurred only a few days after the news broke out that The Crooked House, known as the most askew pub in Britain, had been shut down and is improbable to resume operations after nearly two centuries of business.

Customers were notified on Facebook that the famous pub had been sold by a brewery to a 'private purchaser for a different purpose'.

The peculiar structure had lured tourists from all corners of the globe because of its distinct slanted feature that creates various optical illusions. It had gained a reputation for being the spot where coins and marbles appeared to defy gravity and roll upwards along the counter.

Built in 1765 as a rural dwelling, this establishment transformed into a public house during the 1830s, attracting visitors who were intrigued by its unique feature: a noticeable height difference of 4ft (1.2m) between its opposing sides.

Nevertheless, earlier this year the unusual tourist destination was listed for sale with an asking price of £675,000, causing visitors to worry about what would become of it.

Marston's Brewery has officially announced the sale of the uneven pub, but the specific amount remains confidential.

According to a Facebook update from the pub, they have successfully completed the sale of The Crooked House.

Unlikely to resume operations in the foreseeable future, Marston's has transferred ownership of the establishment to a private purchaser for a different purpose.

This serves as an update to avoid any unnecessary trips to the website.

Thank you everyone for your patronage and backing. Continue to support the fantastic neighboring bars and ensure they maintain their rightful essence.

The news of the renowned bar's probable permanent closure left the community disheartened.

Originally named 'The Siden House', which refers to being bent or twisted in the Black Country dialect, this pub obtained its peculiar appearance due to ground sinking caused by mining activities during the 1800s.

Wolverhampton and Dudley Breweries purchased the establishment and ensured its structural soundness during the 1940s. They subsequently decided to change its name to the Crooked House owing to its distinctive outward appearance.

The Crooked House, located in Himley, Dudley, West Midlands, has gained the reputation of being the most crooked and unique pub in all of Britain. Unfortunately, an unfortunate incident occurred last night, resulting in a fire at the establishment.

The tilted tavern in Himley was constructed in 1765 as a rural home. The inside of The Bent Residence Bar can be seen prior to the blaze.

In the tavern, the windows and walls seemed distorted because of an unusual phenomenon resulted from the sinking of the ground caused by mining activities in the 1800s. The blog includes a picture of the pub's interior taken prior to the fire.

Individuals from various countries including the United States, Australia, Japan, China, and New Zealand have journeyed quite a distance to enjoy a refreshing drink at the local pub in the Black Country. Depicted in the photograph is a sign displayed outside the establishment prior to the fire incident.

Individuals from countries as wide-ranging as the United States, Australia, Japan, China, and New Zealand have journeyed a great distance to indulge in a delicious pint of beer at the local pub in the Black Country throughout the years.

The inclined framework remains upright thanks to being supported by buttresses constructed from bricks and metallic rods.

In July, the establishment had to shut down due to extensive destruction worth thousands of pounds caused by a burglary.

Last month, a representative from Marston's stated: 'We are happy to announce that the sale of The Crooked House is now finalized. However, currently, we are unable to provide any information regarding the buyer or the amount paid.'