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Majestyk nightclub fire: Crews tackle blaze throughout night Majestyk nightclub fire: Crews tackle blaze throughout night
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Dozens of firefighters worked throughout the night to tackle a fire at a Leeds city centre nightclub.Dozens of firefighters worked throughout the night to tackle a fire at a Leeds city centre nightclub.
At its height up to 75 officers were dealing with the fire at the Majestyk club in City Square.At its height up to 75 officers were dealing with the fire at the Majestyk club in City Square.
Flames could be seen shooting out of the top of the premises as crews fought to bring the fire under control just after 19:20 BST.Flames could be seen shooting out of the top of the premises as crews fought to bring the fire under control just after 19:20 BST.
West Yorkshire Fire Service said the roof had partially collapsed but the building had been saved.West Yorkshire Fire Service said the roof had partially collapsed but the building had been saved.
About 25 officers are still at the scene putting out small pockets of fire. Investigators are waiting to get into the building to assess the cause.About 25 officers are still at the scene putting out small pockets of fire. Investigators are waiting to get into the building to assess the cause.
Nick Smith, from the fire service, said: "It's a big fire and it's been a difficult operation. But we have managed to save this iconic building.Nick Smith, from the fire service, said: "It's a big fire and it's been a difficult operation. But we have managed to save this iconic building.
"We've had the structural engineer out and the building framework is safe. Obviously the roof isn't, but it doesn't pose a risk to the public.""We've had the structural engineer out and the building framework is safe. Obviously the roof isn't, but it doesn't pose a risk to the public."
Several road closures are in place around the site, which is opposite the railway station. They include Quebec Street, Wellington Street and New Station Street.Several road closures are in place around the site, which is opposite the railway station. They include Quebec Street, Wellington Street and New Station Street.
Mr Smith added: "Unfortunately for people coming into Leeds, anyone approaching the city from the south is going to have significant disruption to their travel."Mr Smith added: "Unfortunately for people coming into Leeds, anyone approaching the city from the south is going to have significant disruption to their travel."
Crews were called following reports of smoke coming from the first floor of the building.Crews were called following reports of smoke coming from the first floor of the building.
Leon Baranowski saw the flames from his flat which overlooks the Majestyk.
He told BBC Radio Leeds: "I looked out my window and you could see the flames. I watched it unfold for the next three or four hours.
"At about [22:30 BST] the roof looked like it lit up again and that's when you started to see bigger flames, maybe 50ft up in the air.
"We got a real perspective because we had the backdrop of the city buildings."
The Grade II listed former Majestic cinema, later the Majestyk nightclub, had recently been refurbished.The Grade II listed former Majestic cinema, later the Majestyk nightclub, had recently been refurbished.
It has been through a number of facelifts since it opened in 1922, including a stint as a ballroom in the 1950s and a bingo club in 1969.It has been through a number of facelifts since it opened in 1922, including a stint as a ballroom in the 1950s and a bingo club in 1969.