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 fierce inferno that engulfed a historic building in the city center this afternoon. Witnesses described seeing sheets of grey smoke rising into the sky, drawing large gatherings to the scene. The origin of the fire is still unknown, but authorities are examining the scene to identify how it started. The building, a past libr