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Listed building damaged by blaze Listed building destroyed by fire
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A listed building in south Belfast has been badly damaged in a fire. A listed building in south Belfast has been destroyed by a fire.
The fire at the unoccupied house in the Piney Hills area of Malone Road was reported at about 0300 GMT on Saturday. The blaze at the unoccupied house in the Piney Hills area of Malone Road was reported at about 0300 GMT on Saturday.
A number of gas cylinders are being kept cool in the detached house, which was due to be redeveloped.A number of gas cylinders are being kept cool in the detached house, which was due to be redeveloped.
When fire crews arrived, the roof had already begun to collapse. Structural engineers will decide if it is safe enough for investigators to go inside.When fire crews arrived, the roof had already begun to collapse. Structural engineers will decide if it is safe enough for investigators to go inside.
At its height, 35 firefighters were tackling the blaze at the building which was listed because of its architectural and historic significance.At its height, 35 firefighters were tackling the blaze at the building which was listed because of its architectural and historic significance.
The roof and first floor of the building have collapsed.