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In pictures: Primark building in Belfast gutted in fire

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A police officer at the scene has told the BBC that the building is at "risk of imminent collapse".
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Up to 100 firefighters have been at the scene and the fire service has said the blaze has spread to all floors.
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Flames billow from the Primark store in the Bank Buildings on Castle Street, in Belfast city centre.
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The fire on the building's roof was reported at about 11:00 BST. Pieces of debris have been falling from the side of the building.
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The original Bank Buildings was designed by Sir Robert Taylor and erected by Waddell Cunningham in 1785. The new Bank Buildings was designed by WH Lynn in 1900
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Primark said the store was safely evacuated and there have been no reports of any injuries.
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The building's iconic clock was engulfed in flames.
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Emergency services have been tackling the fire in Belfast city centre since late morning.
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Crowds watched on in astonishment as the blaze spread throughout the building in Belfast city centre.
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The building was evacuated and Royal Avenue cordoned off as the fire spread.