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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 Tuesday afternoon. | |
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 Regent | History of the Regent |
Source: Scott Cinemas | Source: Scott Cinemas |
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