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Lyme Regis Regent Cinema to be 'rebuilt to former glory' Lyme Regis Regent Cinema to be 'rebuilt to former glory'
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The owners of a 1930s Art Deco cinema wrecked by fire have vowed to rebuild it to its former glory.The owners of a 1930s Art Deco cinema wrecked by fire have vowed to rebuild it to its former glory.
The roof of the Grade II listed Regent Cinema in Lyme Regis, Dorset, collapsed when the building was engulfed by the blaze on Monday afternoon. The roof of the Grade II listed Regent Cinema in Lyme Regis, Dorset, collapsed when the building was engulfed by the blaze on Tuesday afternoon.
Early indications suggested the fire began in a faulty light fitting, Dorset Fire and Rescue said Early indications suggested the fire began in a faulty light fitting, Dorset Fire and Rescue said.
Emergency crews remained at the site overnight and left at 05:30 GMT on Wednesday.Emergency crews remained at the site overnight and left at 05:30 GMT on Wednesday.
Owner Scott Cinemas said: "We are fully confident that this loss of the cinema facility will be temporary, and that the Regent will be rebuilt to its former glory.Owner Scott Cinemas said: "We are fully confident that this loss of the cinema facility will be temporary, and that the Regent will be rebuilt to its former glory.
"As a listed building, it was insured with this requirement in mind.""As a listed building, it was insured with this requirement in mind."
A statement from the company said it was saddened by the loss of the building, which had recently been refurbished.A statement from the company said it was saddened by the loss of the building, which had recently been refurbished.
It added: "We also apologise for the disruption to the town that this event caused, but thank the townsfolk for the overwhelming and touching messages of support we have received."It added: "We also apologise for the disruption to the town that this event caused, but thank the townsfolk for the overwhelming and touching messages of support we have received."
Eight crews from three counties worked to prevent the flames spreading to adjoining buildings.Eight crews from three counties worked to prevent the flames spreading to adjoining buildings.
A cordon was put in place and neighbouring businesses were closed for the afternoon.A cordon was put in place and neighbouring businesses were closed for the afternoon.
History of the RegentHistory of the Regent
Source: Scott CinemasSource: Scott Cinemas