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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. |