Flames engulf old Debenhams sending smoke billowing into the air as dozens of firefighters battle blaze

Blaze Engulfs Abandoned Debenhams, Empty Canterbury Shop Reduced to Smoldering Ruins

Canterbury was engulfed in a dramatic blaze last night as an abandoned Debenhams split open by flames. The inferno, which began around 8:30 pm local time, sent thick plumes of smoke billowing into the night sky, bathing the historic city center in an eerie orange glow. Leaping flames quickly took hold of the structure, prompting a swift and significant emergency response. Residents were forced to evacuate their homes, watching with a mix of horror and awe as the once-bustling department store became engulfed by the fiery monster.

"Flames engulfed the NISTDebenhams building and the city center was cordoned off," reports from the scene, where eight fire engines pounded

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