A devastating fire broke out late last night/this morning/early afternoon in the heart of/central district/northern part of town, destroying a magnificent/historic/landmark building that once served as/was used for/housed a library/offices/an antique shop. The blaze, which began/that started/which erupted around 10 p.m./7 a.m./3 p.m., quickly engul

Firefighters battled a raging inferno that consumed a historic building in the city center this afternoon. Witnesses witnessed seeing billows of dark smoke billowing into the sky, attracting large crowds to the scene. The cause of the fire is still unknown, but authorities are examining the scene to identify how it started. The building, a previou