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 reported seeing billows of black 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 establish how it started. The building, a past li