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17/08/2007
Skegness Fire Destroys Arcade Complex
An entertainment arcade in Skegness town centre has been destroyed in a fire.
Emergency services were called to the scene at The Parade at around 11.00pm.
Some 200 fire fighters tackled the major fire in the complex which contained a nightclub, pub and amusement arcades.
The fire in the centre of the complex, created major structural damage leading to the collapse of the roof and fire crews are expected to remain at the scene for most of the day to monitor the scene.
The fire has also damaged the adjacent Grand Hotel.
(SP)
Emergency services were called to the scene at The Parade at around 11.00pm.
Some 200 fire fighters tackled the major fire in the complex which contained a nightclub, pub and amusement arcades.
The fire in the centre of the complex, created major structural damage leading to the collapse of the roof and fire crews are expected to remain at the scene for most of the day to monitor the scene.
The fire has also damaged the adjacent Grand Hotel.
(SP)
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