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 engulfed a landmark building in the city center this afternoon. Witnesses witnessed seeing columns of dark smoke billowing into the sky, attracting large gatherings to the scene. The origin of the fire is still unknown, but authorities are working the scene to establish how it started. The building, a pas