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 historic building in the city center this afternoon. Witnesses reported seeing billows of dark smoke rising into the sky, attracting large groups to the scene. The cause of the fire is still unclear, but authorities are working the scene to determine how it started. The building, a former hotel