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Wednesday, 14 November, 2001, 08:55 GMT
Blaze destroys nightclub and store
A nightclub and a small supermarket have been destroyed in a suspicious blaze in Bridgend, south Wales.

Fire crews are still at the scene of the incident in Derwen Road in the town.

No-one has been injured.

The fire broke out at 0020 GMT on Wednesday.

The Family Value Store and the Astons nightclub above it have been completely destroyed, said a South Wales Fire Service spokeswoman.

The fire is being treated as suspicious and fire investigators are at the scene.

There are currently three pumps at the scene as well as a hydraulic platform and specialist vehicles.

South Wales Police say Derwen Road is closed to traffic and is expected to remain so all morning.

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