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| Lyme Regis Art Deco cinema wrecked by fire | Lyme Regis Art Deco cinema wrecked by fire |
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| The roof of a 1930s Art Deco cinema has collapsed after being engulfed in flames. | The roof of a 1930s Art Deco cinema has collapsed after being engulfed in flames. |
| Fire broke out at the grade II listed Regent Cinema in Lyme Regis at lunchtime. | Fire broke out at the grade II listed Regent Cinema in Lyme Regis at lunchtime. |
| The collapse of the structure meant firefighters were only able to tackle the blaze from outside the building. | |
| Cinema staff and people who were in a shop that also occupies the building are reported to be safe, the fire service said. | |
| At the height of the blaze, thick black smoke rising from the site could be seen for miles. | At the height of the blaze, thick black smoke rising from the site could be seen for miles. |
| Dorset Fire and Rescue said eight crews from three counties were tackling the flames and trying to prevent it from spreading to adjoining buildings. | Dorset Fire and Rescue said eight crews from three counties were tackling the flames and trying to prevent it from spreading to adjoining buildings. |
| A cordon is in place and neighbouring businesses have been closed for the afternoon. | A cordon is in place and neighbouring businesses have been closed for the afternoon. |
| People with pre-existing respiratory conditions have been advised to keep their windows closed. | People with pre-existing respiratory conditions have been advised to keep their windows closed. |