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 landmark building in the city center this afternoon. Witnesses described seeing sheets of black smoke rising into the sky, summoning large groups to the scene. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but authorities are examining the scene to establish how it started. The building,