Hotel fire in pictures: Flames destroy historical Exeter buildings
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Demolition work on buildings devastated by a fire that ripped through the historical heart of Exeter is expected to start this week.
The blaze consumed buildings on the city's Cathedral Green, including what is described as England's oldest hotel - the Royal Clarence.
The blaze began at about 05:00 BST on Friday.
Engineers are assessing the site and crews continue to spray water on to the shell of the building.
These pictures tell the story of how the fire spread:
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- 28 October 2016
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