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| Disused Bristol Street cinema gutted by fire | |
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| A massive blaze has torn through a disused cinema in the centre of Birmingham, gutting the building. | A massive blaze has torn through a disused cinema in the centre of Birmingham, gutting the building. |
| The fire on Bristol Street near the Holloway Head roundabout broke out at about 02:15 BST. | The fire on Bristol Street near the Holloway Head roundabout broke out at about 02:15 BST. |
| West Midlands Fire service said the "severe" fire was brought under control before the morning rush hour. | West Midlands Fire service said the "severe" fire was brought under control before the morning rush hour. |
| The A38 out of the city was closed for several hours, but all the roads around the scene of the fire have now been reopened, the fire service said. | |
| Station Commander Dave Burton said: "The building itself had to be structurally inspected by engineers and the good news is that we've been able to fully open all the roads affected, both behind Bristol Street and in front." | |
| He said crews were able to surround the fire quickly and prevent it spreading to neighbouring properties. |