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A fierce fire erupted this afternoon engulfing a historic building in the heart of our city. The blaze, whose cause is currently under investigation, has drawn a large response from firefighters struggling the flames throughout a structure. Eyewitnesses report seeing immense grayish smoke pouring into the air, with concerns growing for the safety o