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Fire destroys Newfoundland town hall

Nov. 29, 2011, Trepassey, N.L. – Officials say fire has levelled the town hall in Trepassey in southeastern Newfoundland.

The only person inside the building at the time – the town clerk – managed to escape unharmed and call firefighters.

Former mayor Rita Pennell says the fire quickly spread through the wooden building.

The fire broke out just after 8 a.m. today.