Fire Guts Derelict Paceville Nightclub

Blaze Engulfs Former Paceville Nightclub

In the wee hours of Tuesday morning, a fierce fire broke out at the derelict former nightclub, ‘Club Uno’, in Paceville, sending plumes of smoke into the night sky and causing a stir among nearby residents and revellers.

Firefighters Battle the Blaze

The Malta Fire Service swiftly responded to the emergency, deploying four fire engines and a turntable ladder to the scene. Firefighters battled the blaze for several hours, eventually managing to bring it under control by around 4:30 AM. No injuries were reported, but the building sustained significant damage.

Witnesses reported seeing flames leaping from the building’s roof and windows, with the fire’s intense heat causing nearby trees and bushes to catch alight. “It was like a scene from a movie,” said one resident, who wished to remain anonymous. “I’ve never seen anything like it in Paceville.”

Police Launch Investigation

Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the fire, with arson not yet ruled out. The building has been abandoned for years and was known to attract squatters and vagrants. “We’re treating this as a case of suspected arson until we have evidence to suggest otherwise,” said a police spokesperson.

This incident comes as a stark reminder of the fire risk posed by derelict buildings in Malta. The former ‘Club Uno’ has been a blot on Paceville’s scene for too long, and its eventual demolition has been a long-standing demand of local residents and business owners.

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